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Avoid Contamination of Yourself and Others from Bathroom Activities
Again, fecal contamination is a significant concern given that running water and even soap may not be available. Do you have supplies to deal with this? Hand sanitizers and wet wipes would be useful here. Ensure you have enough on hand to adequately see you through.”
Properly Dispose of Human Waste
Do you know how to use greywater to flush your toilets if running water is not available? Do you know how and where to properly bury fecal waste or dig a cat-hole? If nothing else, can you safely store your waste in buckets or containers for later disposal?
The No Mess No Fuss Method of Making DIY Laundry Detergent
See what I mean by no muss no fuss? Depending on how much you use per load, this will produce enough laundry detergent for 16 to 32 loads of laundry and, if you are so inclined, can easily be doubled to produce a full gallon.
Quick Self Sufficiency Project: Deodorizing Spray
It did not have a strong fragrance, but it was effective in getting rid of any sweaty smells. Note that this does not work the same as a commercial deodorant...
Being frugal……homemade laundry detergent
I had heard of people making their own detergent and decided to give it a shot. There are lots of instructions available online and I choose to make a powered version.
Soap Making Recipes and Tips for the Homesteader
Learn about the basic soap making process. Instructions for preparing fats, making a variety of soap types, and rescuing a bad batch are included...
Natural Flea Control
Fleas are more than a nuisance; they can cause serious health problems as well. Learn how to fight them naturally...
The Basics of Camping: Dealing With Pests
To ensure that you do not sacrifice fun at the expense of dealing with inconveniences, it is important that your backpack have the necessary pest repellants...
Let’s Talk Trash
Thinking about trash disposal is not the most glamorous side of emergency preparedness, but is worth some consideration and planning...
Soapmaking
A lot of you have been requesting this particular skill, and with the help of soapmaker Karla Moore of Heart of Iowa Soapworks, we’re ready to give this one a try! Here is what we need to know...
Life off the grid: when there's no toilet paper
If the stuff hits the fan, then you'll have a crappy problem to deal with: the toilet! Because when there's no electricity, there will certainly not be any flushing of toilets. Life off the grid will be better if you plan ahead...
The Battle of Mice and Men
If you’re experiencing a problem with mice now, just wait until there’s a time that regular sanitation services aren’t available. The mild winter, flooding, and record heat have created a perfect storm for the mouse population...
Pit Privy Plans
Plans for a build-it-yourself outhouse...
DIY Recipe: How to make frontloader washing machine laundry soap
So I got on the internet and found this recipe on the Busy At Home blog. The ingredients to make this liquid soap are simple and cheap, and the savings are substantial. You can buy everything you need at Walmart or Safeway.
Prepping for Feminine Hygiene
A while ago, I started a non-profit organization that makes and sends reusable menstrual pads to women in need. Before sending my first package (it went to Africa), I decided I can’t very well send a product that I don’t know anything about so I tried them for myself and never looked back...
6 Ways to Combat Mold When The Power Goes Out
The CDC states that “Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can cause symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation. Some people, such as those with serious allergies to molds, may have more severe reactions.” In order to help prevent such health problems it’s best to know about the enemy…
Homemade Liquid Hand Soap (from a Soap Bar)
I am a big fan of Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Magic Soap, as you can see from this review. So I used the soap bar version as a base for my liquid hand soap. Here is what I did...
Make a portable privy or ‘How to do number two’ in the woods
[video] If you’re camping, or setting up a campsite, one of the first and most important tasks is to set up the latrine...
Safe disposal of infectious waste materials
In a pandemic, infrastructure collapse or other widespread emergency situations, hospitals could quickly be overloaded and care of an ill or injured person would by necessity be done at home...
Household Remedies
List of miscellaneous homemade disinfectants, cleaners, pest control, etc...
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