You probably know about these, but it might be cool to show it to your small friends and family members. …
Rep. Lamar Smith: The Inconvenient Facts the Media Ignore About Climate Change
Americans in large numbers are turning off TV newscasts, canceling subscriptions to newspapers, and seeking other sources of news. Distrust …
Urgent care or Emergency Room?
How to pick where to go for medical attention When unexpected health mishaps arise, many peoples first reaction is to …
Kick & push- How to get out if you fall through ice
The spring will soon start to melt the ice on our lakes. That won’t stop some people from over-estimating the …
Nice boss tools up entire office and requires them to get conceal carry!
Georgia business owner requiring employees to get concealed carry permits It’s safe to say that quite a few people would …
Those silica gel packets? Don’t throw them out, use them everywhere!
Below are some ways to use those silica gel packets that come with everything these days. Don’t throw them out. Now you …
Funny ad: Gunny & Glock
Glock has been running some funny ads recently. Could be it’s part of their push to get picked up by …
Buying Gas for 25¢ a Gallon
Do you know that you can still buy gasoline for 25 cents a gallon? This claim is absolutely, totally, 100% …
Apple (Private Sector) or the FBI (Government): Whom Do You Trust With Your Data?
Last week the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (i.e. the government) received a court order (i.e. from the government) that …
VIDEO: It’s lambing season and it’s so easy a kid can do it!
Watch three-year old Lily “pull” a lamb, her second of the season.
Online safety – offline
Do you buy things off Craigslist or Facebook? Stubhub or Twitter? Do you feel a bit creeped out when you …
Irony Alert: The 2nd Amendment’s Not Just For Muskets!
The Founding Fathers were the action heroes of their day according to comedian Steven Crowder. He figures they were smart …
Just for fun! How deep is the ocean?
Scary or Amazing? Posted by FunFacts on Monday, 1 February 2016
25 things you should know before you go camping
For many people, especially those from big cities, camping is one of the greatest ways of enjoying the great outdoors. …
Looks delicious and easy – One pot chicken & rice
One-Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken & Rice Posted by Tasty on Monday, 15 February 2016
More handy household tips from 1900’s cigarette cards
These cards are super cool. They come from the New York Library Digital Collection and are British cigarette cards from …
“While getting lashes or electrification you must not cry at all”
Dan’s been to Cambodia and his view on communism has grown even darker than it was before. Remember President Reagan’s words …
How to make a smoker from pallets!
Smoke a whole hog or deer in this $100 (max) smoker. This guy knows what to do with old wooden pallets …
“Run, Hide, Fight!” How to Respond to an Active Shooter II
Preparing for the Worst: How to Respond to an Active Shooter II David Inserra / @dr_inserra This article assumes you are …
Doomsday clock moves one more minute closer to a global nuclear war
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 …