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How to Start a Fire With a Bow Drill

Find a bow shaped stick that is about 12–15 inches (30.5–38.1 cm) long from tip to tip., Find a length of cord that is...

11 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Make a Camping Toilet

Obtain a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bucket or a milk crate to use as a receptacle., Take along heavy-gauge garbage bags for...

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Assemble a Tent

Unpack your tent supplies.Once you've found a good area to set up camp, it's time to unpack your things., Lay down a...

30 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Build a Survival Shelter

Find a decently flat area with a tree that splits it's trunk fairly low; forming a "V" shape no further than 6' or 8'...

23 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Build a Stove with Tin Cans

Use the tin snips to cut out both the bottom and the tops of one of the 105 oz cans and both of the 14-15 oz cans...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a Fly Rod

Determine what size fly rod you should build., Order a rod kit and review the components., Build the spine., Attach the...

19 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Fix a Broken Fishing Rod

Determine where the break occurred., Cut off the frayed ends of the break., Measure the diameter of each cut piece...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Handle Fish With Care

Use care not to damage the spine with larger fish., Urge the fish into the net, do not net it from the tail end...

7 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Chop Wood

Get yourself ready., Find and position your chopping block., Position your wood., Face the wood and your chopping...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Dry Wood

Choose a place where you will air-dry the wood., Assess the prevailing wind direction when you are choosing your spot...

14 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Measure a Cord of Wood

Know the dimensions and volume of a full cord., Compare the full cord to the face cord., Familiarize yourself with the...

12 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Handle a Demotion at Work

Remain calm., Ask for clarification of the situation., Ask for a detailed performance review., Stay respectful., Call...

18 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Handle a Difficult Boss

Talk to your boss about it., Work with your boss instead of against him or her., Keep track of all of your...

15 steps 12 min Advanced
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How to Handle a Bullying Boss

Seek out a confidant., Think about whether you are the only target or if the boss acts like this with others., Document...

5 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Build Healthy Office Habits

Give your brain a break., Fill your surroundings with positive things.To reduce stress, it is recommended that you...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Build Teamwork in the Office

Share a common goal., Develop a vision statement reflecting your goal., Reinforce office roles., Promote open...

13 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Build an Anglo Saxon House

Research the history of the Anglo Saxon society., Find a clear spot of land to start the project., Lay out the...

13 steps 5 min Advanced

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