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10 Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning Existed

There are plenty of ways that our ancestors kept cool without using air conditioning or any modern technology. Here are 10 methods to try.

Are you interested in homesteading, but not sure where to start? Then check out these homesteading tips for beginners.

Tree resin has many survival uses including making soap, starting fires, easing pains, helping to heal wounds, and much more.

Also commonly known as zip ties, cable ties have dozens of uses. They’re so useful, a prepared home should never be without them.

Cooking oil is a great substitute for many household, garage, and farm products. It will save you money now and come in handy after SHTF.

If you have extra food or are looking for frugal alternatives to household products, check out these alternative uses for everyday foods.

Greywater is the minimally contaminated wastewater from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers, and laundry machines.

Garbage bags are very useful for those living off grid. You can use them for everything from collecting water to constructing a shelter.

Keeping a supply of over-the-counter medicines will help keep your family healthy in any situation, especially a disaster.

Duct tape is a strong, water-resistant, layered adhesive tape that you can tear by hand. And it has hundreds of uses.