Outfitting a basic firstaid kit The following items should be considered when outfitting a basic first-aid kit: 1 elastic-roll bandage Aspirin or ibuprofen Adhesive tape Alcohol swabs Antacid Antihistamine Antiseptic ointment Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes Bug repellent Bulb irrigating syringe Butterfly bandages Chemical...

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Freeze-Drying food at home You probably don't have a good vacuum chamber at home, but you almost certainly have a refrigerator. If you don't mind waiting a week you can experiment with freeze drying at home using your freezer. For this experiment you will need a tray, preferably one that is perforated. If you have something like a cake-cooling...

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Food Storage In The Home WHO SHOULD HAVE A FOOD STORAGE PROGRAM? We never know what emergency may befall us during which we may not be able to obtain food or drink. The emergency may be loss of job or inability to work due to accident or illness. This may result in a situation where financial resources to purchase food would not be available...

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Companion Planting The following is a list of vegetable and herbs which grow well together and protect one another from insect attack. Many herbs are natural insect repellents that can keep your garden bug free and reduce or eliminate the need for potentially harmful pesticides. By using Companion Planting, many gardeners are discovering...

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Caching What is "caching"? Simply, it is hiding a quantity of supplies that you might need in the future. Speaking as a person who has placed numerous caches under many different circumstances, this method is the best. Some things to be aware of : My caches are made of either 6" or 8" diameter SDR35 PVC pipe (it is a bit...

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