Category: Off the Grid

If you wax and store cheese properly it can last for years, some say 8-10. Plus, you have the added benefit of the sharpness increasing with age. You want …

Instead of dumping your used oil, why not use it for heating? You can burn all types of oil - gear, vegetable, engine, hydraulic, transmission, biodiesel, etc. This heater/stove …

As you'll see later in the video, this is not only cheap, but super simple to do yourself. With 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes of your time you …

For all you preppers and survivalists out there here are a couple of different methods for boiling water without a pot, cup, microwave, etc. Boiling Water In The Ground: …

Whether you want to build a fantasy Iron Man type suit for kicks, discourage any little punks in your neighborhood from trying to break into your home (a couple …

A hanging bottle garden may be the perfect solution for having your own garden in a confined space. These low-maintenance indoor gardens can produce a surprising amount of food …

Here's an easy way to create hammock knots should you be without a webbing. This method makes it simple to adjust the height [video url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InwfA4_O12w"]

In an emergency, the ability to create fire can mean the difference between survival and suffering. Not only does fire offer warmth and comfort, but plenty of other benefits, …

Regular candles don't burn all that long so alternatives should be considered for prolonged situations when there is no power. You can build your own candles very cheap that …

The Swedish Fire Torch is campfire or stove that is completely self-sustaining, can burn from 4-5 hours and even give you a built-in cooking surface - all from one …