Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
This article is a guide to making your own homemade soap. Making soap is a fairly easy process, and is one of those skills that everyone used to have, but has gotten lost along the way as our modern world became increasingly specialized. So let’s rediscover our heritage and reclaim our birthright. Let’s go make some soap! Estimated Time: Less than 1 hour. WHAT YOU'LL … [Read more...]
Today we will look at some recipes for making homemade dishwasher soap. These are pretty cheap and easy to make, and are natural so you won't be hurting the environment. Since the US government took phosphates out of commercial detergents in 2011, their effectiveness has gone down, and natural recipes work just as well. RECIPE #1 What You Will Need: 1 cup of Borax 1 cup of washing … [Read more...]
Hello, friends! Today, we will answer that age old question- how do you make homemade pepper spray? As it turns out, it is very easy. Estimated Time: Less than 20 minutes. What You Will Need: Equipment: A large cup for mixing A spray bottle An oven and pot for boiling A metal spoon Ingredients: Water Fresh Chili Peppers Black pepper How To Make It: Chop … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to storing gasoline long term. I’m going to say right off the bat that STORING GASOLINE IS A DANGEROUS PROCESS. Gasoline is extremely combustible. Please, please, please, make sure that you know what you are doing before you attempt it. I really don’t recommend it unless you feel fully confident that you understand the process and the risks. A Note on Diesel Diesel is … [Read more...]
Today it's a bit of a wacky one. How to make glue... using milk. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Ingredients: 1) 8 oz of milk 2) Vinegar 3) Baking soda Equipment: 1) A pot 2) A strainer 3) A wooden spoon for stirring Estimated Time: under 1 hour HOW TO DO IT: 1) Put the milk into the pot. 2) Slowly heat the milk on the stove at 250 F, never coming to a boil. 3) When the milk … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to the different types of do-it-yourself, solar power systems you can build for your home. It will cover various methods such as using solar power to create electricity, heat water, cook food and purify water. Each section will introduce a type of solar power system, then link to a guide to building one yourself. SOLAR POWER FOR ELECTRICITY Solar power (photovoltaic) … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to building a composting toilet. A compost toilet is a good idea for rural or remote areas where indoor plumbing isn’t available. Outhouses are common, but can be cold, smelly, uncomfortable, and can contaminate ground water. A compost toilet doesn’t have these problems, can be stored indoors, and are cheaper and easier to make, to boot. This toilet will sit about … [Read more...]
A cool article I came across from truthisreason.net. 36 different DIY projects in the areas of food, drink, hygiene, health/nutrition, survival gear and household items. http://www.truthistreason.net/36-diy-survival-projects Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Some cool DIY ideas for parties. http://www.buzzfeed.com/virginmobilelive/12-genius-party-hacks-5l87 Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Another great Buzzfeed article, just in time to prep for Hurricane Sandy. http://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/21-awesome-emergency-perparedness-hacks Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
