Saving money on fertilizer, AND finding a use for plant waste? Sign me up! How to make a compost pile …
Bird hunting – How it’s done
Our friend Scott Singleton wrote this great guide to bird hunting for us: “As an avid outdoorsman, I am always …
DIY: How to butcher a deer
Why pay a shop to prepare your meat when you can do it yourself? There are just as many methods for …
When life gives you a lemon…
Here, Cathryn Goble will guide you through the used car game. The most important things to keep in mind when …
DIY: Cheap and easy gardening for beginners
About 80 years ago I was taken to the garden and taught how to plant onion sets. Mom’s finger made …
But Officer…
For most of us, blue flashing lights in the rearview mirror create a feeling of abject dread in the pit …
You should know this: How to spot drug users
You’re on the bus and the guy across from you has dilated eyes and can’t stop scratching his face. What …
DIY: Make a distress signal
Ground-to-air signs are used in times of distress. They are an internationally recognized emergency code that you could use anywhere …
DIY: How to track in the wild
Identifying wildlife tracks can be a great hobby for all seasons. Tracking is also a necessary skill for any serious …
DIY: Treating hypothermia
Here we look at hypothermia. Remember, these first aid suggestions are no substitute for getting a victim to a hospital …
DIY: Make a stone knife
A knife has three basic functions: – To puncture – To slash or chop – To cut A knife is …
How to avoid these super-perceptive water predators
OK, we know they can be used for good in a sterile, medical environment, but mostly we hate them. Nasty …
Live-saving protocols to protect against stalkers
When you think of someone being stalked, chances are that a celebrity or other famous figure comes to mind. So …
DIY roasted pheasant with gravy
Ingredients: 2 Pheasants, including heart, liver and neck pieces 1 lb young red potatoes, cleaned and quartered ¼ lb bacon …
Facing the Consequences
The FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before marketing. — FDA Office of Cosmetics …
Making a grand entrance – How to assist at a birth
It happens more often that you’d think – babies are born all over the place. And in emergency situations, it’s …
Checking if an outlet is grounded
The wiring in your home consists of the “line” or “hot” wire, the neutral wire and a ground wire. In …
Sleep more, lose weight
Sleep more, lose weight. Sounds mad doesn’t it? But according to new research from the UK there are weight considerations …
Preservatives
There are health problems associated with artificial sweeteners. But there are other hazardous additives that routinely find their way into …
Let them know who’s boss
Body language plays a role in all face-to-face communication. Control of your own body language and the ability to interpret …
Get Out
A reader asked me to look at some of the issues facing us when we have to evacuate from our …
Caulking a loose bathtub
Got a gap appearing around the perimeter of the tub and bathroom sink? Grout dries out with age, and tends …
What can you do to keep communicating during blackouts?
Unless they live in third-world states like California folks in major metropolitan areas rarely have their lights go out because …