What would you do in this situation? The Mossy Oak crew came across this venomous cottonmouth (water moccasin) while out …
Waiting on a dental appointment for a bad tooth?
If you have ever had a cavity in which a nerve was exposed you need to read this. Recently I …
President George W. Bush Reveals If Impressions Bothered Him
What do you think?
Knot what you’d think!
I saw this video and thought I’d share it with you. But I missed seeing a clove hitch, which is …
Gunshow loophole and other anti-gun fallacies
The Yankee Marshall clearly debunks all the arguments posited by anti-Second Amendment types. That’s the cross-state purchase, the private sale and of course, …
Miniatures from a 12th-century Medical and Herbal Collection
Here’s a wonderful series of miniatures from a late 12th-century manuscript thought to hail from England or Northern France, once …
Beware the Big Mistake – Anyone can make it
Since so many famous people seem to be ruining their careers these days through a lack of good judgment and …
Skyroam – your personal hotspot away from home
As you know, I’ve been away for a while. It was on business completely unrelated to Self-Reliance Central but as …
Real world advice. How to start a Prepper Pantry
There are three types of prepper pantry. This is a year-round pantry that has six months to one year’s supply …
Do you believe in Heaven?
Did you see this? I only just did. This guy is a neurosurgeon with an amazing story of his illness …
Steve Forbes on the Flat Tax
Steve Forbes — a very nice gentleman. If you ever attend FreedomFest you’ll know that he has no airs and …
All natural. Kill your weeds in 40 seconds.
You’ll need: Apple Cider Vinegar, Epsom Salt, and a Spray Bottle. Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom …
Allergies: Finding alternatives to antihistamines
You’ve probably seen commercials before for antihistamine allergy medicines like Sudafed and Benadryl. For some people, these products offer relief …
Patriotism – the Penn & Teller way. Did they burn the flag?
Famous performers Penn & Teller “burned” the American flag as part of their stage act. Don’t be outraged, they use the …
How about a ‘Grannypod’ instead of a nursing home?
We all know how expensive nursing homes can be, often running into five figures each month. And it’s not just …
How to make perfect stock
So many recipes require a good stock. Remember, you can add in vegetable scraps for extra flavor. Save scraps from …
Get Out
A reader asked me to look at some of the issues facing us when we have to evacuate from our …
Cider: Hard and soft
Apples are terrific. They cleanse the body, they’re easy to carry around, they’re versatile and they’re yummy. Even lazy teenagers …
Dealing with the Dealer – How to buy a new car
When you buy a new car, it can be a pretty intimidating experience. And as you drive off the lot …