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Survival basics: How to start a fire from scratch
You need three types of materials to build a fire: tinder, kindling, and fuel. Tinder is dry material that ignites …
DIY: Care for sprains
Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting a limb, sports injuries and over- exertion. A sprain results from …
DIY: Dealing with seizures
Although they aren’t terribly common, sometime in your life you may come across someone having a seizure, be it due …
Slay your energy vampires!
Your phone charger, toaster and TV look innocent enough, but do you realize they’re robbing you blind? In fact, all …
Squirrel fan tips: Caring for roses
A letter from Jim in Minnesota Caring for your flower garden is a year-round job, especially if you’ve got roses! Here’s …
Respiratory precautions against wildfire smoke
Wildfire. It can happen fast. And when dry brush and fallen foliage goes up, there’s a lot of smoke with the …
Why you really shouldn’t use that gasoline generator to power your computer
Bob Bly sent me a letter after Super Storm Sandy. Here it is. This may be the most important tip …
DIY: Checking and fixing your circuit breakers
After a power outage or any kind of damage to your fuse box, (especially if it’s outdoors), you’ll want to …
DIY: Dealing with dental issues on the go
Though not normally life-threatening, we all know that toothaches and pains in the mouth can be some of the most excruciating to …
Companion planting – the best way to banish garden pests!
Tired of insects and pests eating away at the garden you’ve spent hours of hard work on? Practice companion planting! …
Beat rot with these quick food savers
Tired of your food going bad within a couple of days, maybe even a couple of hours, of preparing it? …
They looked in the dirt and found a cure – Includes radio interview
As we all know, pathogens are developing resistance to antibiotics faster than pharmaceutical companies can bring stronger ones to market. …
Microbiome. Not a vacation destination- it’s your latest organ
The human body contains over 10 times more microbial cells than human cells, although the entire microbiome (amount in your …
Know which substances numb your survival senses
We don’t just rely on our senses of smell and taste to let us fully enjoy the flavors of foods and drinks, …
GUEST AUTHOR: Very wise words from President Eisenhower…with a humorous twist
What are the wisest words ever uttered by an American president? I’m not going to pretend to know the answer, …
Look! It’s a clear solar panel!
In a major breakthrough for solar energy, a team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of …
EPA wants us to take “submarine” showers
As we’ve been warning you, the government is hell-bent on monitoring your every move and controlling every activity. Moving on …
SSA has obligations when your family member dies
I’m sure as a self-reliant person you have an action plan in place for when you or a family member …
Basic Food Survival Kit – All from your local big box store
Here are ten things that you can do now that will make you better prepared than 90% of the population. …
Big government steals our freedoms- ALWAYS
RFRA – Big Government Means Big Losses of Freedom and Choices and Big Cronyism by Seton Motley The solution to many, …
Fighting acne without spending big
You’ve probably seen those commercials for Proactiv on TV before – the ones with the actresses bragging about how much …
Carrying a firearm in your state
Firearm laws differ depending on which state you live in. Right now there’s a major gun showdown occurring in Maryland. …
Tips When Purchasing Firewood
How to Buy Wood It is better to buy wood by volume than by weight because between 35% and 60% …
Saving the world…one napkin at a time
Naturally Cozy, a family based company working out of Idaho, has found a new homemade product for the market that …
How to check for proper wiring
Caution: Read our advisory about working with electricity. The wiring in your home consists of the “line” or …
Utilizing FREE financial advice
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, the financial experts say. But as they speak, they are handing out …
Guest author DiAnn Lanke Stasik on carbs
More Carbs? Less Carbs? Fat Loss vs. Water Loss? Stop the confusion! By DiAnn Lanke Stasik 01/10/04 “Caveat emptor” …