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How To Make A MacGyver Style Indestructible Maple Sugar Evaporator From A Filing Cabinet

Just when you think you saw it all, here comes this MacGyver style indestructible maple sugar evaporator made from a filing cabinet. In a post SHTF situation, this actually may come in handy though. Why? Because maple sugar and maple

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7 DIY Pop Can Solar Heaters

Passive solar air heating is considered the most cost-effective renewable energy utilizing the energy from the sun by capturing it with an absorbing medium. It is the only “free” heating source out there. The only downfall is it doesn’t work at

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How To Make Secret Log Box

When I saw this secret log box, I thought it was one of the coolest places to hide stuff you don’t want anyone seeing. Or you can just put a spare set of keys in there to put outside in

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10 DIY Salvage Makeovers

Just came across a great page that shows 28 different DIY salvage and re-purposing projects for you to take stuff that no longer has any use that they were originally constructed and re-purpose them into works of art you can

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A Step-By-Step Guide For How To Make a Kearny Fallout Meter

No matter where radiation leaks occur, they will affected us globally in one way or another. From our food supplies, to our water sources, to our health. Radiation tests conducted since the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan have detected radioactive iodine and

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25 Uses For A Military Ammo Can

Ammo cans are awesome. Here are 74 different uses for a military ammo can: Firearms / Hunting Use an ammo can to store ammo. Use an ammo can to store used brass. Use an ammo can to store your hand

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How To Make An Ammo Can Stove

Did you know that there are more than 100 uses for military ammo cans, aside from the obvious use which is storing ammunition. People, especially preppers, love them because they are extremely durable, cheap, airtight, watertight, and are easy to

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The Pummel Pipe Melee Weapon

The benefits of having a well-made melee weapon on hand can’t be argued against. Great for semi-close combat, powerfully crushing blows, and even a bit of stealth; the Pummel Pipe is a great tool to have at your disposal. Instead

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How To Convert a Lawn Mower into a Generator

Now this is a really cool way to re-purpose stuff that may not be of any use to you should the SHTF or if you ever find yourself in a long term down grid situation. You’re going to need power,

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DIY Solar Powered Radio for $5

I’m sure you know about those LED garden lights that are solar powered. Well did you know that the little solar panel can draw enough energy from the sun to power a tiny portable radio? You probably have an old

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