what's the cheapest style of house to build? | Survivalist Forum
网页2010年9月30日 · It is cheaper because the vertical parasite heat or cooling loss is captured on the other floor. Heating the downstairs heats the upstairs as the heat escapes up. Cooling the top also cools downward. The system should be branched into 2 "zones" or areas, one for the top floor, and one for the bottom.
Sub-Basement shelter in new construction, Positives and...
网页2013年1月2日 · Now of course this isn't going to be cheap, but compared to a separate shelter, it seems a winner. Positives: 1.Good OpSec once installed, you separate your regular basement from the stairway to the second, with a wall and door, tell people it's a workshop or storage in the small second room. 2. This …
Has anybody ever though of using precast concrete for a...
网页2012年7月13日 · the photos that 'drobs' posted are what seems to be the most viable to me in precast..easy to emplace with the right excavator machine,and you can also use block to fill the ends in or create stairwells or partitions..very flexible allowing a quick build,and only the delivery driver to see whos getting what..call a concrete pumper truck and two ...
Rodent proofing an isolated cabin..... - Survivalist Forum
网页2012年8月30日 · For rodent proofing you can use. Steelwool for pluigging holes and for screening off used galvinized 1/4" steel mesh. DE works well for ants to fleas, but the best is a high concentration of Pymethrine something like 0.5% coat everything that fabric and to rugs and carpets. Cats will work hard if you DONT FEED THEM.
I Have My 12v System But Does Anyone Have Experience...
网页2024年8月28日 · Been thinking of tackling making one. Tons of YouTube vids on the subject. It seems like one of those things that “survivalists” would want to know how to build and repair themselves rather than just throw money around for a prefab. One can’t reasonably build their own freeze dryer, but this seems manageable.
Want to build a watch tower in back yard. | Survivalist Forum
网页2017年2月17日 · May or may not be high enough for what you need. 2. Another option is a watch tower, but not a big box on four legs. One form is a tall used power pole, add screw-in steps to climb straight up, or using DIY or commercial spiral staircase steps to get up to a fairly narrow shelf built around the pole.
What to do with old grain silos? | Survivalist Forum
网页2011年1月10日 · 2967 posts · Joined 2010. #18 · Jan 10, 2011. well me personally, if I was going to use it for human purposes, hose it right out, get all the grain and grain dust out. let it dry out completely then paint the inside, probably white to help light up the place. THEN move your power tools in.
Help me build my trauma kit. - Survivalist Forum
网页2024年7月7日 · As a basic trauma kit, you need 2x2 and 4x4 gauze pads, 1inch wide by several feet long wrap, 2 or more tourniquets (I recommend CAT by NARescue), quick clotting gauaze, 2 or more cravat's, 2 or more SAM Splints of med and long sizes.
Bullet Proof Walls? On a Budget? - Survivalist Forum
网页2017年7月15日 · Best if you use 2x6 construction on a 12 center. It adds tons your house weight on footing/foundation. Crushed stone is better, but expensive. You could pack your walls with books/phonebooks, but that's going to be hard to do. Basically anything you use that adds mass, i.e. resistance to the bullets, will help.
Shuttle Bus to RV Conversion | Survivalist Forum
网页2024年9月8日 · Shuttle Bus to RV Conversion. My stepfather purchased a travel trailer that is a major fixer upper. He had purchased a 1989 Ford Econoline E350 Shuttle Bus a few years ago. He recently realized that he just doesn't have the strength or energy to restore the travel trailer, and made a deal with me. If I help him fix the trailer, he will give me ...