Do you ever look at your home in the winter and notice your family all cozy and warm and then you get all sorts of questions pop into your head? What if the electricity went out? How long could we keep ourselves warm? “How can I prepare for a power loss in the winter (cold…
“Can I refill a Bic lighter from the top with lighter fluid?” is a common question I get from individuals who are getting ready for an emergency. Fire starting using Ferro rods is much easier than with matches or a lighter, but sometimes you’re hungry and in a hurry and just want to use a…
When the power goes out, you’re having a calm night at home. You need to conserve the battery in your flashlight, but you don’t have any professional-grade emergency candles on hand. You’d be set if you understood a few different strategies for swiftly manufacturing DIY emergency candles. Knowing a few inventive ways to offer light…
Heat is required for our bodies to function normally. The average body temperature is around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 oC). When exposed to moisture and cold weather, people tend to lose body heat more quickly. If too much heat is lost and the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), a medical…