The Squirrel says: Self-Reliance Central has brought you information before on a naturally occurring EMP but right now we’re growing concerned about the …
Infographic explains the exposure triangle for beginner photographers
If you’re a beginner photographer, it can be helpful to have a simple guide that helps you understand the different settings …
Tom just visited the most dangerous ghetto on Earth for you… Here’s what happened
Editor’s Note: Palm Beach Research Group Founder Tom Dyson has been abroad conducting research in some of the most exotic—and dangerous—places …
Canine first aid: Clearing an airway
Learn how to clear the airway if your dog ever is at risk of choking on a foreign object or …
Tiny houses for homeless people are a lesson in urban survival
Self-Reliance Central readers love small houses. These ones come from dumped odds and ends, and a big heart. And as …
futureHAUS – pre-fab housing that’s super smart
As part of an international challenge Virginia Tech’s FutureHAUS research proposes an alternative to conventional construction: a pre-fab delivery method …
The Photography Starter Kit – John Greengo
Join award-winning photographer John Greengo to learn the most essential functions of your camera and confidently put them to work. …
Crunchy Broccoli – quick, cheap, easy and healthy
Now here’s a great snack and a healthy way to get everyone to eat their greens. Preheat oven to 375° and …
This Sasse guy is dead right on licenses. They hurt the poor.
Sen. Ben Sasse issued some tough love today at the Conservative Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.: Electing a Republican president, …
Lily’s back with an emergency survival shelter!
Lily shows us how to place, source and build an emergency shelter using a tarp and trimmed boughs. You’ll need a …
Is this the world’s best concealment holster?
Is this horsehide holster the best ever? This is the review on YouTube. What do you think? This is the …
TEXAS: Zika virus now spreading through sex. DoD relocating pregnant personnel.
We have been reporting on the spread the Zika virus as it barrels down on North America. While most transmission …
UPDATE: The devastating Zika virus
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, …
Birth defect Zika virus “spreading extensively.”
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan convened an emergency meeting to discuss the Zika virus which she said was “spreading …
Don’t you love these? Handy tips from the 1900s
This is fabulous! I guess as a self-reliant person you have alternate light sources around the house. I do. I …
Why ‘Junk Silver’ Should Be Your Next Precious Metals Purchase
Of all the forms of precious metals you can own, we believe your very next purchase should be at least …
Off Grid Solar Power – How to Calculate Your Needs. Warning: Math and physics are involved!
Thinking of getting an off-grid solar powered system? As these guys will show you on their camper van roof, you …
VIDEO: Water Bottle Turns Humid Air into Drinkable Water
Retezár, an Austrian designer has invented a device that can extract water from the air and condense it into drinkable water. Called Fontus, it …
Tips for going green, saving green, with greywater recycling
Water conservation isn’t just for Californians and others who live in dry climates. Although the Golden State’s water woes grabbed …
A reader writes: Start small caliber and work up to “rolling your own” ammo
Another letter from a Squirrel reader. Thanks SMC! As I have mentioned before, I’m no firearms expert so I expect you …
The Drinkable Book – Cleaning unpotable water with silver particles
“According to its developers, a simple book with twenty pages has the ability to provide enough clean water for a …
A Reader writes: I’m for commonsense gun laws. Here’s why.
Dear Kelly, In response to recent comments about gun laws, I am for common sense firearms laws. Let me explain why. …
Dropping your carry or range bag into your car with a firearm in it is not secure storage
Although this item is intended for law enforcement, I thought you might like to learn more about this safety gadget. …
The Egloo warms a room with four tea candles – or so it says
The Egloo consists of a base, a grill and two terracotta domes. Candles can be placed on the base, and …
Routers: The hacker’s way in to your computer.
Your everyday router may be a vulnerable link in your home Wi-Fi network, allowing hackers to access personal information, sometimes …
Need a competition gun, Springfield says they’ve got one.
I have a 1911 and whenever I carry it old boys, former military and ex-police stop and congratulate me. Actually …
So you got your conceal carry, now what?
In this video Michael Martin, author of Concealed Carry and Home Defense, and Tim Schmidt, aka Tactical Tim and president …
A Minimalist’s Guide: How to Do More With Less Space
With the tiny home craze circulating through TV shows and Internet articles, it’s safe to say that minimalism has found …