Many commercial household cleaners contain pollutants. One alternative to these products is oregano oil. Oregano oil contains cavracol and thymol, two phenol chemicals which have antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It has been proven to be effective against five strains of common bacteria, including bacteria that cause giardia, listeria, and salmonella. Oregano oil can be made … [Read more...]
How To Live Off-Grid Without A Refrigerator
Today more people are choosing to live without a modern refrigerator, either temporarily because of a natural disaster, or long-term, because they want to live the off-the-grid lifestyle. Either way, here are some tips: 1.Use a zeer pot to cool small amounts of food. 2. Use a method such as canning or drying to preserve food without the need for refrigeration. 3. Only purchase the amount of meat … [Read more...]
Top 10 Natural Remedies for Chicken and Duck Keeping
Chickens and ducks are frequently vulnerable to poultry diseases, but some common kitchen spices can help you to keep your poultry healthy and cut down on the need for expensive veterinary care. Black pepper, for example, can soothe respiratory ailments in chickens, as well as providing nutrients and anti-inflammatory compounds. Cayenne pepper can help burn out worms and parasites. Oregano oil is … [Read more...]
Everything You Need To Know About Long-Term Canned Food Storage (+10 Signs of Spoilage)
As a prepper, you take stockpiling seriously and your pantry is undoubtedly full of canned items. Like all foodstuffs, those cans may have dates on them intended to give consumers a bead on when they are best used by. But, these dates are not put on in a standardized manner. Dating of some sort is required by 20 states. And some states mandate the removal of dairy products after expiration date. … [Read more...]
Raising Chickens: Breeding Resilience with Broody Hens
For those who don't aim to make a living from farming, owning a form of livestock can still be a source of satisfaction, as it helps buttress the family in time of economic hardship. And it can be a way to provide sustenance and useful labor. Of the varieties of option out there, chickens are a popular and useful choice. It is important to realize, however, that a chicken's usable number of years … [Read more...]
9 Natural Remedies To Heal Wounds Faster
Obviously, some wounds require expert care. However, beyond the life-threatening wounds, where blood loss and repair are an issue, there are everyday ordinary opportunities to get numerous dings, bruises, cuts, scrapes and abrasions. And, though most of us have a handy pharmaceutical arsenal to handle this sort of daily onslaught, it might be interesting for us to reflect on the fact that Mother … [Read more...]
The Practical And Clever 2-Ingredient Soap The Pioneers Used
Soap can be made from various products around the home, this soap however is very basic and used more for cleaning or hand soap. It is not recommended to use for bathing, as it may be harsh on skin, and avoid contact with eyes. It contains white ash from hardwoods burned and fat. You can use tallow, lard or grease you have been saving. Boil the ash in a large pot, not aluminum, and let ash settle, … [Read more...]
7 Startling And Life-Changing Health Benefits Of Beets
Many people like the deep purple color of beets, which makes them an attraction addition to a meal. Others appreciate the flavor. Still, others extol the vegetable's versatility, as it s very good as a raw addition to salads, (leaves and bulbs) yet equally tasty and functional when pickled, boiled, grilled or roasted. Besides the bounty of good eating it affords, beets are very nutritious. Densely … [Read more...]
4 Deadly (And Easy-To-Make) Self-Defense Weapons
In the event of a giant societal break-down, using weaponry will not be a subject of much debate. It's likely to be a simple fact of life, a necessity. Guns are often espoused as the weapon of choice, because any age-group can use one with lethal effect, with not a lot of advanced training, or with any excess of height or musculature. They do need ammo, however, and are apt to become rare and … [Read more...]
Fish Like a Redneck 26 Wacky Fishing Tips
There are lots of savvy, redneck-inspired fishing hacks that can be really useful on a fishing trip. You can use safety pins to keep your hooks organized, and turn wine corks and earplugs into makeshift bobbers. You can even make a canned drink tab into a makeshift fish hook, or create a primitive fishing spear out of simple materials. Drink pouches, tic tac containers, coffee cans and baby wipes … [Read more...]
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