Make Your Own Emergency Lights from Solar Yard Lights

November 2, 2023 Once again, Gaye Levy is back to share some of her homesteading wisdom. Today she's teaching you how to make DIY emergency solar lights. Check out the tutorial below, and be sure to check...

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Night Vision: The Case for Red at Night

September 28, 2023 Why is Red Light Used for Night Vision? Due to the way our eyes work, we require at least half an hour of exposure to a dim environment in order to completely adapt to...

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Don’t Get Left in the Dark! Check Out This DIY Emergency Lantern [VIDEO]

July 13, 2023 Don't get left in the dark! This video tutorial will teach you how to make a DIY emergency lantern out of just a flashlight and a water bottle. Make Your Own Emergency Lantern We all know...

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Emergency Lighting: Candle Power

February 24, 2023 In case of a natural disaster, EMP, or just a run-of-the-mill blackout, you need to be prepared with a back-up source of light. Emergency lighting is one of the most important things to...

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Emergency Lighting | How Long Will That Bulb Last?

February 22, 2023 How Long Will That Bulb Last? One of the most important things to consider with emergency lighting is how long the light will last. There are two issues here. One is the design life of a...

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DIY Projects for Preppers | How to Make a Spotlight Out of a Flashlight

September 22, 2015 There are tons of DIY projects out there, some more useful than others. But when we come across DIY projects that also serve as great survival tools, we like to share them here. When...

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