A “quinzee”, or snow hut, can provide vital warmth and shelter in the snow. It can also be a lot of fun to make.
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Knowing core survival foods is a key to wilderness survival. Though humans can survive for three weeks without food, we probably wouldn’t choose to go that long. Most natural environments…
This idea may indeed seem crazy and a bit daunting to many of us. However, with a couple of hours, proper materials and the right mindset, constructing and sleeping in…
Making a bed may not seem like a necessary survival skill, but in the wild, a raised bed is necessary for your health and well-being. You want to get the…
Even though it looks easy in the movies, you need both knowledge and skill to start a fire with sticks. It’s a skill that’s sure to impress all of your…
Why bother to boil the water at all you ask? Well if you are out in the wilderness and stumble upon a stream of water you would actually be taking…
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way. It could be from bacteria, disease, pollutants, chemicals, parasites or toxic…
Metal roofing is generally long lasting but it can develop leaks. Holes from nails or screws often become larger due to heat and cold moving the metal, which causes the…
Have you ever wondered how you steer a hot-air balloon? Aircraft such as jets or propeller-driven planes have a way of pushing themselves forward. They also can bank left or…
A chandelier can be a dramatic focal point for any room. Unfortunately, crystal is quite fragile. The wiring of the chandelier also can malfunction and leave the lighting fixture’s arms…