(Natural News) Did you know that a magnesium deficiency can cause migraines? Thankfully, you can make a DIY magnesium oil that can ease migraines, improve sleep quality, and even help relieve stress. The 6 health benefits of magnesium oil The human body requires magnesium for more than 325 biochemical reactions. This nutrient keeps your heart […]

(Natural News) Limescale (calcium carbonate) often forms in pipes, sinks, or toilets. A chalky buildup of limescale can be difficult to remove, and it may take more than regular household cleaning utensils and chemicals to get rid of this thick residue. If you’re looking for natural remedies for limescale, here are some alternatives to cleaning products […]

(Natural News) Like crafters who are always on the lookout for interesting crafting ideas, preppers are also eager to try new and useful DIY projects, especially makeshift tools that can make your life easier during a disaster scenario. (h/t to GrayWolfSurvival.com.) Some common DIY prepping projects include improvised fishing rods or DIY oil lamps. This […]

(Natural News) Summer usually means going camping or hiking, but pesky mosquitoes can take the fun out of these activities. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Aside from feeding on your blood and causing itchy bites, mosquitoes also spread diseases like encephalitis, malaria, and West Nile fever. Only female mosquitoes require blood and they are attracted to body heat, […]

(Natural News) Shelter is an essential component of survival, yet it isn’t the easiest one to come by. Sometimes you’ll be thrust into a situation where pre-built dwellings are an impossibility and you have no choice but to make your own shelter. Luckily, this isn’t too difficult; putting together your own temporary shelter is fairly […]

(Natural News) If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do […]

(Natural News) Today, homesteading focuses on self-sufficiency without compromising your bank account. An article posted on the Mother Earth News website stresses that homesteading need not be costly, but rather cost-efficient by using less energy and promoting local goods. Likewise, the entry highlights that homesteading can be a conscious effort that brings together families and communities. […]

(Natural News) Unlike store-bought laundry detergent, DIY laundry soap doesn’t use toxic chemicals to clean your clothes. When SHTF, you’ll benefit from knowing how to make your own laundry soap. Even when things are relatively calm, you can make DIY laundry soap to save money on cleaning products. You can make homemade laundry soap in either solid […]

(Natural News) You can make your own savory slices of dried fruit at home without needing to pay the grocer a visit. An article in Ask A Prepper brings up how you can construct your very own solar dehydrator with ease. You will need the following materials: Wooden beams that measure 1.5″ x 1.5″ that are […]

(Natural News) Preppers are always willing to try new things, especially when it involves effective ways to prepare food for their stockpile. But what do you if you want to make dried food but you don’t own a food dehydrator? (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) If you don’t know someone who owns a food dehydrator or you simply […]