Tag Archives: shelter

Safety Guidelines for Earthquake Survival

When the ground is rumbling every second counts. There is no time to panic. Refusing to panic can save your life. If you are close enough to feel the tremor, you are close enough to the quake (or explosion) for buildings …

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Herbs Used for Incense

Native Americans often used the smoke of Cedar to cleanse their homes. Smoke can be used in rustic conditions as a cleanser to rid a person, bedding, clothing or shelter of vermin, viruses and harmful bacteria.

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Life Beneath the Surface

Havre Beneath The Streets If you ever visit Havre Montanna, you may think that there isn’t much to see other than Norman’s Ranch and Sportswear store. While Norman’s is a fine establishment, there’s much more to Havre than meets the …

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Runaways Targets for Abuse

Criminals target runaways because they are easy prey.Debi Pearl takes a hard look at the victimization of runaways inThe Vision.

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Rule of 3′s to Survive

The number 3 can be the key to your survival in an emergency. When you must prioritize your needs quickly, it helps to know what is most urgent. Knowing the rules of 3 can give you the information you need …

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Transitional Emergency Shelter

If you aren’t up to the task of landscaping a wilderness or rebuilding a shack, consider something smaller. You may find a nice neighborhood where someone wants to turn that unfinished attic room into an apartment.

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Alternative Building Materials and Methods

LABOR SAVING DEVICE A mixer is an expensive piece of equipment that will make home building less labor intensive. Whether you are using concrete, papercrete, adobe, or cob, a mixer will help the task move along much more quickly. If you …

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Build-it-Yourself Homeowner Helps

Building your own home is an option for people who own land, but lack the funds to have a ready home constructed. BUILD BELOW THE RADAR There are MANY MANY plans from many sources on how to build your own …

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