Survival Skills
5 Ways to Avoid Insect Bites
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or a casual camper, one thing we all have in common is that we don’t like bug bites. Let’s be honest, bugs are super annoying as it is, but when they bite you it takes that to another level. Not to mention bites can cause discomfort and in […]
Prepping With Kids: How to Develop Their Survival Skills
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Kids are very important — after all, they are our future. It only makes sense to teach them how to survive in a crisis and how to hone basic survival skills. Childhood just happens to be one of the best times for them to learn because they’re so receptive to age-appropriate knowledge. So, […]
Snaring Small Game For Survival
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Being lost in the woods can be dangerous — but knowing how to trap animals for food is one way to help ensure your survival. Small game such as squirrels, rabbits, prairie dogs, quail, and even crows are on this list. But first, you need some simple traps that can be used in […]
An Easy Guide To Starting A Compost Pile
(SurvivalDaily.com) – A compost pile can be a great way to help you fertilize and enrich your garden. As long as you put the right items into your compost pile, the odor should remain barely noticeable. Here’s how you can build your own compost pile and save money. Starting Your Pile Before you start your […]
Tin Can Heater
(SurvivalDaily.com) – With winter well on its way, people are going to need to heat their homes. Of course, many of us have the power to heat ours with ease, but a storm can easily knock the power out. If you don’t have a backup way to heat your home, here’s how you can do […]
This “Handy” Trick Measures Remaining Daylight
(SurvivalDaily.com) – It’s been a great day fishing, but you’re a long way from your vehicle, and it’s getting close to dark. If you could, you’d just look at your watch and check the time. Today, you discovered it wasn’t as waterproof as you thought. Will you make it back before dark? If only you […]
Staying Clean During a Soap Shortage
(SurvivalDaily.com) – It’s common for some supplies to see shortfalls, especially during emergencies; it happened in the US this year with toilet paper, disinfectant and other supplies. Venezuela had a soap shortage in recent years. To be honest, there won’t be soap producers after SHTF, so you’ll need to be able to stay clean another […]
Butt Bucket Full of Weed Killer and Pesticide
(SurvivalDaily.com) – We all have bad habits; however, not all of them can serve a second purpose. Cigarette smoking is a terrible habit, but millions of people use tobacco. Filters can reduce the amount of tar smokers breathe in, but a cigarette butt’s usefulness doesn’t end there. Gardeners have several pests they need to deter […]
Fermenting Food: Introduction to and Reasons Why
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Fermentation has become a popular method of food preservation thanks to its many health benefits. The fermentation process is an easy-to-master approach that all preppers should add to their arsenals. Let’s look at the process along with a few reasons why fermenting food is such a good skill to have. Adds Nutrients Fermented […]
Building a Comfortable Outhouse
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Outhouses are often looked at as nasty wooden shacks that smell to high heaven, but this is a major misconception. They can actually be quite nice; some users might say they’re even comfortable. Building an outhouse is simple. Dig a 3-by-5-foot hole and build a shack over it. You’ll also need to build […]
DIY Space Heater
(SurvivalDaily.com) – Space heaters are great for warming concentrated areas. One downfall, however, is that space heaters need electricity to work. Or do they? Space heaters from the store can be expensive and require electricity to operate, so why not build your own? A DIY heater is certainly cheaper and requires absolutely zero power. It’s […]
Basic Remedies for the Common Cold
(SurvivalDaily.com) – COVID-19 has all but consumed many of our lives with lockdowns, curfews and social distancing, yet there are other illnesses, such as the common cold, that can ail us. Thankfully, the common cold isn’t as bad as it once was, and there are several ways to treat a cold at home. Kicking off […]