How to Make It Series
If national distribution slows or shelves run empty, the difference between fear and confidence comes down to one thing: knowing how to make it yourself. This series pulls together step-by-step guides on essential skills for preppers, homesteaders, and anyone who values self-reliance.
We’re not claiming to be the ultimate experts in every area—we’re gathering research, resources, and insights from those who are. Think of this as a practical library, pointing you to the knowledge and skills that can keep your household strong when supplies run short. Each article includes direct “how-to” instruction and links to trusted sources for further learning.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Make Cordage | Turn plant fibers into strong rope and twine. |
| Finding and Purifying Water in the Central Plains | Practical methods for finding, purifying, and storing safe water. Also see: Introduction to Solar Water Disinfection, Clean water can't wait, and Mastering Water Purification Techniques for the Prepper. |
| How to Grow Yeast for Bread | Keep fresh yeast alive without store-bought packets. |
| How to Make Toothpaste | Emergency recipes for oral health when stores are closed. |
| How to Make Lye | Extracting lye from wood ash for soap and cleaning. |
| How to Make Soap | Crafting usable soap from scratch with basic materials. |
| How to Make Hardtack | Simple, long-lasting bread for food storage. |
| How to Make a Pond | Building a reliable water source on your land. |
| How to Purify Pond Water | Techniques for making pond water safe to drink. |
| How to Dig a Well | Finding and accessing underground water sources. |
| How to Make Alternate Power Sources | Options for energy independence on the plains. |
| How to Build an Off-Grid Cabin | Step-by-step for creating a simple, sustainable shelter. One of my favorite YouTubers, Bushradical |
| How to Build an Outhouse | Managing sanitation off-grid with basic materials. our review of another great video by Bushradical. |
| How to Make a Radio Receiver | Scavenged components and crystal radios for communication. |
| How to Make an Amplifier for Your Radio | Boosting weak signals with simple circuits, use it with your radio. |
| How to make charcoal | Create your own supply of solid fuel that burns hot |
| Coming Soon | |
| How to Make a Basket and a Bucket | Baskets and buckets are critical tools to carry things. How do you carry water from the stream without a bucket? |
| How to Make Glass from Sand | Turning raw sand into usable glass for windows and containers. |
| How to Make Gasoline from Oil | Exploring small-scale fuel production and distillation. |
| How to Make Kerosene from Oil | Producing kerosene for lamps and heaters. |
| How to Make Candles | Lighting from fat, beeswax, or oil when electricity fails. |
| How to Make Lumber from Logs | Turning trees into usable boards and beams. |
| How to Recycle Iron and Steel to Forge Tools | Scavenging and blacksmithing skills for essential tools. |
| How to Make a Radio Transmitter | Basic radio transmission for emergency use. |
| How to Make Natural Healing Medicines | Herbal remedies and natural treatments for common ailments. |
Check back often—new skills will be added as each article is published in the series.
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