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Video: How to Make a Manual Well Pump

This video explains how to make a manual well pump. It's an innovative way to solve the water problem during a blackout.

Video: How to Wire a Generator to a House

This video explains how to wire a generator to a house. Includes safety tips and debunks a common myth about using generators.

Photos: How to Make a Survival Bracelet

This photo series explains how to make a survival bracelet. This handy, portable survival essential worn around the wrist provides cordage at an instant’s notice. Cordage, as prepared individuals know, is one of the most versatile items one can carry.

How to Make a Fire: Tips and Tricks

Learn how to make a fire the smart way with these tips and tricks.

3 Survival Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy left an indelible impression on the northeastern United States. The survival lessons it forced people to learn could be applied to nearly all natural disasters. Here are three key takeaways from the tragedy worth considering.

Whiz Wheel Review: Long Range Ballistic Solver

Ideal for snipers and long-range hunters, the Accuracy 1st Whiz Wheel is customized for your rifle so you can deliver hits on targets way, way out there.

Emergency Radio Review: Eton FRX3 AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio

In our modern gadget-centric world, the Eton FRX3 fills a unique role. It’s a small, multi-use emergency radio ideal as a first line of defense for families. It even charges cell phones.

How to Make a Family Communication Plan

In the wake of tragic events like the recent hurricane disaster in New England, the first question on most minds will be, "Is my family OK?" Having a family communication plan as part of an overall home disaster strategy will hopefully answer that question.

What to Do After a Hurricane Disaster

Preppers in New England had their chance to put home disaster plans to use in the wake of Hurricane Sandy this week. While Living Ready spends a good deal of time on preparing ahead of disasters, it's no less important to know what to do after the weather settles down.

Long-Range Shooting: Rifles That Shoot Far

Riflemen crave more hits at greater distance. This hardware surely marches to that beat. Wayne van Zwoll provides long-range shooting tips on the rifles that really reach out there.

Video: How to Make a Sawdust Firestarter

This video shows how to make a sawdust firestarter. If sawdust isn't readily available, substitute another combustible material. A common choice is dryer lint....

How to Waterproof Matches with Nail Polish

Don’t go reaching for a brick of wax. Here’s how to waterproof matches in an unexpected way.

Cold Weather Survival Tips

One of the most difficult survival situations is a cold weather scenario. Every time you venture into the cold, you are pitting yourself against...

Gun Review: Century International Arms AK-47

As importers and manufacturers go, Century is one of the biggies, if not the biggest, maker of AK-47s today. Patrick Sweeney takes a look at the Centurion 39.

Ham Radio and Boy Scouts in Jamboree On the Air

This weekend nearly 750,000 Boy Scouts will operate ham radio from over 6,000 stations in 150 countries around the globe for the Jamboree On the Air event.

Wilderness Survival Tips for Hunting Season

With deer hunting, turkey hunting, predator hunting, trapping season and a slew other fall outdoors activities upon us, it's important to review survival plans in case things take a turn for the worst. Here are some wilderness survival tips for hunting season.

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