The Power of Insulation in Wilderness Survival
One of the most important scientific principles to understand in wilderness survival is conduction. That is the transfer of heat from one source to another …
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Survival Clearence and Checking for Deals
There is certainly a bit of bargain hunter in all of us who are preppers. There is just not getting around that one. Its not …
DIY Reloading Bench: Beginners Guide
Reloading bench is a workspace table used by shooters to reload their own cartridges and casings. It is every gun lovers important tool in their …
Start Aquaponics System: Everything You Need to Know
I am personally terrified of aquaponics. I have these grandiose ideas about a great fish farm that can also provide my plants with incredible nutrients …
7 Steps to Seeding a New Lawn You Should Know
Hand up if you have always wanted a lawn like a picture above? (I’ll take the country house, too :)) I know for sure I …
Garden Tilling: How Deep Do You Till Your Vegetable Garden
Starting a home garden is a sure way to improve your food security without spending too much money. However, you must get it right in …
DIY Bottom Heat for Seed Starting (or pet bed)
Retail bottom heat is expensive – I saw one “kit” at a local garden center that was big enough for 2 flats and was $79—wow! …
DIY Miracle Healing Salve
Healing Salves have been used to treat wounds and promote healing on every continent and by every culture for thousands of years. Even in modern medicine, …
Homemade Kitty Litter
You will not believe what you can make your own cat litter out of. Bulk whole wheat, available from health food stores, makes a simple, sustainable cat …
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 16 Things to Do Every Year
Fall is in full swing, and with that nip in the air, you know winter isn’t far behind. There are a lot of home maintenance …
20 Ways of Reusing Silica Gel Packets You Never Thought Of
Since I was a kid, I have been throwing these little silica gel packets away. If I knew back then what I know now about …
Country Barn Home Kit With Open Porch
Building a home can be very expensive. Actually, it is probably the most expensive thing you will ever spend money on. I bought an Amish …
16 DIY Survival Stove Projects You Should Try
There are countless ways to make survival stoves. They can be ultra-simple hobo stoves made from a single food can, alcohol stoves from soda cans, …
How to Make a Storm Glass to Predict the Weather
First invented in the mid-1700s, Storm Glass soon made its way into ships and harbors around Europe to help give warning of approaching bad weather. …
13 Survival Uses for PVC
When it comes to DIY projects, PVC has to be one of the most versatile materials you can use. You can use it for hundreds …
Build Your Very Own Arched Cabin In A Weekend
Have you ever wanted to build your own arched cabin in a weekend for under $5000? I know I have. Use this as a regular …
66 Shelters You Can Make From A Tarp
Having a tarp as part of your bug out bag is essential, it’s lighter than a tent, easily carried on your backpack and so versatile… …
Easy To Make Anti-Mosquito Incense
I am sure by now that if you step outside and try to enjoy the evenings in your garden that you get eaten alive by …
Build This Cozy Cabin For $6000
I think it is safe to say we could all use a cabin in our lives. The trouble is that they can cost as much …
DIY Retractable PVC Hoop House
I absolutely love this project. I have posted lots of different PVC green houses and a few PVC raised garden houses too, but none that …