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DIY Candle Making

January 16, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

Whether you make your own candles or purchase your favorite types, the ambiance of flickering candlelight makes any day better.

Emergency Candle DIY

December 2, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Learn to select a candle base, a mold, and a wick to fit your emergency candle DIY project.

Avoiding, Recognizing, and Treating Hypothermia Symptoms

December 28, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Self-Reliance

An enemy lurks in the coldest depths of the land, taking thousands of victims. But it’s not wildlife. It’s the cold itself.

10 Frugal Homemade Fire Starters for Your Hearth or Emergency Pack

September 29, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Holiday, Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites Save money on your survival gear list by making items from scratch. Homemade fire starters combine free or upcycled materials with inexpensive combustibles. Whether you need to …

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