How To Make Homemade Tinder
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How To Make Homemade Tinder

Tinder is the building block of any good fire. Your ignitor ignites tinder, which then ignites kindling, which lights the primary fuel source (eg. a log). People who haven’t built a natural fire before frequently underestimate the importance of tinder and kindling — without it, you might be stuck in the rain trying to light…

How To Store Gas Long Term: 6 Factors To Consider When Storing Fuel Safely
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How To Store Gas Long Term: 6 Factors To Consider When Storing Fuel Safely

Fuel is an essential part of our daily lives, especially if you live off the grid. It not only powers your car but also most likely your entire household, from lights to microwaves to shower heating. When an emergency situation arises, it is best to be well-stocked and prepared. Gas is a highly flammable substance,…

How Long Will A Generator Run On 20lb of Propane?
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How Long Will A Generator Run On 20lb of Propane?

Do you need to know more about propane generators and how long a 20lb propane tank will supply your family in an emergency so you can make sure you have enough propane? A 20-pound propane tank will cost you around seventeen dollars on average, with some wiggle room in either direction, and would give you…

List of Common Cooking and Baking Ingredient Substitutions
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List of Common Cooking and Baking Ingredient Substitutions

It’s very inconvenient to be in the middle of preparing dinner or baking cookies and realize you’re missing a key ingredient. Consider whether your pantry or kitchen has reasonable options, such as an ingredient substitution, before making an unnecessary trip to the grocery store. A recipe substitution may change the flavor, color, texture, or volume…

Can Drinking Salt Water or Sea Water Make You Sick

Can Drinking Salt Water or Sea Water Make You Sick

Not long ago, while soaking in a hot tub at a hot springs resort, I accidentally swallowed a mouthful of saltwater and couldn’t help but wonder, “Can drinking saltwater or seawater make you sick or even kill you?” What are the negative consequences of drinking salt or seawater?” Drinking either seawater or saltwater is obviously…