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Using Grey Water Precautions
Using Grey Water Precautions I so believe in recycling of all our natural resources that I get excited whenever I come across a good article that helps us do so! This is one such article. We send gallons every day down our drain that could be recycled and reused directly by us, if done so …
Household Uses for Vodka Infographic
Household Uses for Vodka Infographic Vodka is an alcohol that has many uses other than for drinking! It’s also a great barter item as it can be used in so many different ways. It’s also fairly easy to make here is a simple potato-based recipe: Authentic Vodka Find below an infographic with 21 household uses for …
Repairing Garden Nutrient Deficiencies
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Repairing Garden Nutrient Deficiencies If plants fail to do well, despite adequate soil preparation, watering and mulching, it may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency. Fruit and vegetables, plants grown in containers, and ones growing in very acid or alkaline soils are all vulnerable. Yellow or reddish colored …
Escaping Quicksand
Escaping Quicksand I live in a region of the United States where there is a lot of water. Which is supposed to be conducive to creating quicksand. But I have never personally seen quicksand that I am aware of. However, in many parts of the world especially near bodies of water, swamps, etc. this could …
Protect Your Key Fob from Hackers
Protect Your Key Fob from Hackers It does seem sometimes that the thieves are more technological advanced than ever before. I can only imagine the good they could do if they used their considerable skills in a positive way. Sad, isn’t it? More and more cars and trucks are being stolen right out of our …
Growing Ginger
Growing Ginger Ginger has been used in cooking and herbal remedies for hundreds of years. Particularly in Asian culture it is a staple. Now even with the advent of modern pharmaceuticals scientists agree that ginger is an important element in dealing with ailments especially those that require an anti-inflammatory and increased blood flow. When we consider …
What We Can Learn From the Old Homestead
What We Can Learn From the Old Homestead Author of the featured article Stephanie Dayle writes about her family’s old homestead and the way of life from the past that is becoming a chosen lifestyle once again. We all long for a simpler time and way of life. Although the actual homesteaders would be the …
Cutting Plastic Out of the Picture
Cutting Plastic Out of the Picture Sometimes it’s hard to imagine a world without plastic. You may not even realize how often during your daily life you come into contact with plastic one way or another throughout your day. It was one of the most lucrative brilliant inventions of its time. Along with the population …
Finding Urban Water after the SHTF
Finding Urban Water after the SHTF Everyone hopes they are going to luck out and find themselves next to a sparkling clear safe drinking water source during and after a SHTF event. The chances of that are really low even if you have your own well or live next to a clean water source. Many now …
Taking Your Home Back From SHTF Squatters
Either you have finally made it home after a disaster or you have returned now that it appears safe to do so after a SHTF event. You are tired, almost out or actually out of supplies and so ready to be home in your own bed once again. Your supplies have been carefully prepared and …