Getting strong and fit doesn’t have to involve an expensive gym membership or lots of equipment. Here we share a few ideas of how you make your own DIY gym using readily available objects in and around your house, garage, or garden. We also touch on so low cost DIY gym options, too. Weights The American website Family Handyman suggests homemade barbells from plastic … [Read more...] about The DIY Gym: Equipment To Get You Strong
Road Rage, Car Jacking And Situational Awareness In Your Car
You’ll be aware of that well-worn phrase that familiarity breeds contempt. It might be something never truer than when you are driving your car. After all, you probably spend a lot of time behind the wheel for one reason or another – the daily commute to work, taking the kids to school, popping out to the shops, and even holidays when you might spend days at a time simply … [Read more...] about Road Rage, Car Jacking And Situational Awareness In Your Car
Fire Preparedness
Being prepared for a fire in the home or the workplace could mean that you are at least halfway there to managing the risks and dangers – so here are some pointers on fire preparedness: In the home Many local authorities and fire brigades currently offer active advice and support on fire safety in the home: Fire safety advice a good example is provided by Cheshire … [Read more...] about Fire Preparedness
Working On Your Situational Awareness
Are you truly aware of everything that’s going on around you? You might think you move through life with your eyes wide open. You might give any new situation a good look around before taking stock of what is going on. But situational awareness is likely to take rather more than simply keeping your eyes open – and here are a few tips and suggestions for working on and … [Read more...] about Working On Your Situational Awareness
Know The Five Laws On Bonfires, Wild Camping, Foraging And Other Survivalist Activities
Practising your survival skills are key for any prepper – as we have said before, if you don’t use it, you will lose it! That said, you do need to be aware of the differing laws across the UK in relation to some outdoor activities. We always recommend that when learning or practising any outdoor skills, you use an approved company who has the facilities (and licences) for … [Read more...] about Know The Five Laws On Bonfires, Wild Camping, Foraging And Other Survivalist Activities