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How to: Proper Cast Iron Care

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Food & Recipes, Emergency Preparedness & Survival

Cast iron has a porous surface. The seasoning process serves to fill and smooth the surface of the pan. It’s true that the more you use and season a cast iron skillet, the more nonstick the surface becomes.



How to: Can & Preserve Your Own Food

Aug 24th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Food & Recipes

The purpose of this article is to help those who are new to canning, or those who want to know the “whys” of home food preservation. This is such a massive subject, so I will be adding to it over time. If anyone has a question or a suggestion, please feel free to post it.



How to: Recipe – Cornmeal and Acorn Mush

Aug 23rd, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Food & Recipes, Emergency Preparedness & Survival

Cornmeal and acorn mush is very good for breakfast on a cold morning. It can be served with sweetened milk and a dab of wild fruit jam or homemade butter. But it is also great as a main course lunch or dinner. You can also add salsa or bacon bits and grated cheese on top to get great variety. This mush is very filling and makes a great camp breakfast!



How to: Make a Simple Hay Baler

Jul 26th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Outdoor Living & Gardening

Steve and Tandy have found that it’s not a difficult task to bale about a third of an acre on a pleasant summer afternoon with this design. It requires on a few 2×4′s and a sheet of plywood. Full instructions included from Cordite Country!



How to: Make Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap

Jul 8th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Food & Recipes

A wonderfully easy recipe to make your own laundry soap! This will save you a lot of money, allow you to scent your soap as you please, and leave your clothes incredibly soft, even when dried on a clothesline! I included a few of my own ideas and pointers, as well, including placing a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave to achieve a fine powdered soap! Read more inside!



How to: Install a Window

Jun 30th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Home Improvement

Learn what it takes to install a window in frame construction, such as an unfinished cabin, and the tools needed for this task.



How to: Eat Dandelions

Jun 28th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Food & Recipes, Emergency Preparedness & Survival

This time of year, many people tear their hair out trying to get the dandelions out of their grass, but I love them. Dandelions are a very sunny, happy flower, and right now my yard is full of them.



How to: Glock Disassembly & Field Strip

Jun 17th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: DIY Projects

A brief overview of the mechanics of the Glock semi-automatic firearm, along with a tutorial on how to disassemble the weapon, clean it, and then re-assemble it. Very basic, straight forward video by your’s truly!



How to: Detox Your Soil

May 19th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: - Outdoor Living & Gardening

If you are dealing with soil that has had weed killers and other pesticides, herbicides or chemicals used on it, you may be surprised to find out that the BEST plant to grow on that soil to cleanse it is….



How to: Cook on a Wood Stove

May 12th, 2010 | By Kevin Hayden | Category: Alternative Energy & Architecture, DIY Projects, Emergency Preparedness & Survival

A complete “how to” guide for purchasing a wood stove, what to expect and how to use it successfully for off grid living or reducing electric bills for cooking and heating.