Survival Skills
How to Keep the Lights on When The Power Goes Out
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Modern technology has given us many conveniences that are often taken for granted. Running water, refrigeration and the ability to light up the darkness with the flip of a switch. But what happens when the power goes out? Check out these ways to light your home during a blackout: You can light your […]
No Can Opener… No Problem!
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Canned foods are a big part of many people’s preps as they have a decent shelf life. However, not all cans are created with convenient pull tabs – they require a can opener to open them… or do they? In a situation where the can opener breaks or one simply isn’t available, you […]
Using Mouthwash for Survival… Really.
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Almost any item can be used in ways that go beyond its original, intended applications. For survivalists, learning to maximize the potential of everyday items not only increases the product’s worth, but also increases the redundancy of their preps. With a bit of outside-the-box thinking just about anything can be put to use […]
Surprising Uses of Dryer Lint
(SurvivalDaily.com) – An item we throw away almost daily is the lint that gets caught in the dryer’s trap. The by-product of machine-drying our clothes, lint has many uses. For this reason, it may be ideal to keep lint rather than throw it away. Failure to clean a dryer’s lint trap is the main cause […]
Kitchen Scraps That Regrow in Water
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Typically, most people just throw their kitchen scraps away, which is completely fine. However, they could regrow and reuse those same scraps instead of buying more. After all, why spend money when you don’t have to? Before you get started regrowing your kitchen scraps, know that you can’t use too much water because […]
Long-Term Seed Storage
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Seeds give us a way to grow our food time and time again. However, as with any item, seeds need proper storage for long-term situations. The Provident Prepper on YouTube shows one way to package seeds and other dry foods for storage. Using a mylar bag to store seeds is a good way […]
When and How to Use Chest Seals
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Chest seals are also known as “occlusive dressings.” These items are most commonly found in trauma and emergency medical kits. Most people have no idea what they’re for, not to mention how to use them. The following content will explain this further. This information isn’t intended to replace any professional assistance; we’re NOT […]
4 Ways You Can Use Wood Ash
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Chances are, when you look at wood ash, you don’t think twice about it. In reality, wood ash is a useful resource and is easily available. There are numerous ways to use it. Check out some below. Need some details? Let’s take a closer look. #1 Protectant/Preservative Many people don’t realize it, but […]
How to Build a Survival Essential From Scratch
(SurvivalDaily.com) – No matter how full your armory is, it pays to know how to create your own weapons. You never know when you’ll be caught out and about without one (or when the ones you have might fail). Being lost in the woods without a way to defend yourself, or hunt for that matter, […]
Surviving a Landslide
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Landslides are an often overlooked, but incredibly dangerous, geologic hazard. They occur in every state and cause over a billion dollars in damage each year. On top of that, landslides also claim the lives of roughly 25 to 50 people annually. Across the globe, the number of deaths attributed to landslides each year […]
Survival Secrets of Hydrogen Peroxide
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) works well as an antiseptic and bleaching agent. However, did you know there are several secret uses for the chemical? Many of these uses can be applied to survival. Check this out: Aside from killing the infection in a cut or scrape, H2O2 can treat insect bites as well. Take […]
Trees to Tap for Tasty Treats
(SurvivalDaily.com) – From rubber to maple syrup, humans have a long and illustrious history of using the very trees around us to aid them in survival. Nearly every country in the world does it in some way, each tending to favor a different species. You might already be familiar with maple tapping, which produces the […]