USES FOR LIP BALM (CHAP STICK) by M. Redfish Lip balm is a great example of the way that ancient things are around us everyday, and we just don’t know it. Wax is what we are taking about and wax is about as ancient as supplies gets, the yummy of honey made sure of that. Lip balm … Continue reading Lip Balm (Chap Stick)
Fresnel Lens (wallet type) by M. Redfish I cant express enough how you should buy some of these and keep them in your kits and wallet/purse. Very inexpensive, I think I bought 10 for $5 and gave some away Super flat and weigh nothing Unlike glass, made of flexible, unbreakable plastic Starts fire with the … Continue reading Fresnel Lens (wallet size)
USES FOR BUNGEE/SHOCK CORDS by M. Redfish Bungee Cords… awesomely useful and dirt cheap. Ok so here is the way I look at bungee cords. They are kind of like a way to cheat around the old ways of learning knots that tighten and loosen cord and rope easily (knots like______), combined with knots that … Continue reading Bungee Cords
Uses for Bandanas By M. Redfish First thing that comes to mind when starting this list was when was the first time I remember a bandana. That was my grandpas classic red or blue ones he used to keep in his Key brand overalls, and around the necks of cowboys, stage coach robbers, and US … Continue reading Bandana Uses
USES FOR BAKING SODA Antacid – half teaspoon DISOLVED in half glass of water every 2 hours, Temporary use only, no more than 7 half teaspoons in 24hrs..know what, just look this one up. half teaspoon = 616 mg of Sodium Toothpaste Hand Cleaner Dish washing Pot scrubbing Deodorant Cleaning Grills Cleaning Fruits and Vegetables Room or … Continue reading Baking Soda Uses
Uses for ASPIRIN (Salicylic Acid) by M. Redfish Hippocrates used salicylic acid, a dirivative of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), is a powder extracted from the inner bark of a willow tree. NOTES Temporary relief from fever, aches, and pain. Taken properly, protect from heart attack or stroke. Treat acne keeping pores clean As a moisturizer Salicylic acid … Continue reading Aspirin (Salicylic Acid)
My art… hhmmmm… not related to the “survival of life” type of things that I am writing on this site (because even as an artist I believe donations to house hungry children should take priority over some 18yo going to art college, but anyway). So I guess being a professional artist half of my life, I suppose I … Continue reading Art
Uses for Aluminum Foil by M. Redfish Aluminum is the most frequently found metal on the periodic table… that means there is basically an unlimited supply of it. This is also why it is used to create a container for a small drink that is often gone in a couple of minutes. NOTES Often reusable … Continue reading Aluminum Foil Uses
Intruder Security Ideas for Your Home by M. Redfish Naturally, one of the top deterrents to an intruder or burglar is a BEWARE OF DOG sign, even if there is no dog. Except for the lazy, sleepy types that don’t care whats going on, these furry, loud, and toothy alarms are never powered off and can think. … Continue reading Security vs. Intruder
Tomahawks The Versatile Tomahawk by M. Redfish 6–17–06 I once asked a great man who was a master blacksmith, “If there was one all around weapon to choose etc.?” I had always figured the knife, or in more primitive terms, the sharp edge… He replied without delay “an ax is a perfect weapon and one of … Continue reading Tomahawks
