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Space Saving Converted Mirror to Table
Space Saving Converted Mirror to Table For the prepper space is a major issue and for homesteaders dual purpose items are particularly attractive. Everyone needs more room these days! Many people have eat in kitchens rather than formal dinning areas. But every once in a while having extra dining place or work space can come in real …
The Dream or Off Grid?
The Dream or Off Grid? If you grew up in the USA you know that the meaning behind the saying “Living the American dream” is usually interpreted as being going from humble beginnings to a wealthy life of opulence. Because in America it is believed that if you work hard anything can be possible. Most of …
Cut Rope with Rope
Cut Rope with Rope When I first heard that there was a video showing how to cut rope without any tools and nothing sharp in the environment to be used I was skeptical and curious. After all who can’t come up with a scenario where this could be a very useful trick to know? Then when I …
Charge Cell Phone With 9V Battery
Charge Cell Phone With 9V Battery It seems to happen every time the power is out… my cell phone battery dies! Of course, it is also always at night or my children drained the solar charger, so I am stuck with a dead phone! Unless I am willing to wait until the sun rises again or …
Off Grid Hot Tub
Off Grid Hot Tub Off grid doesn’t mean off amenities! You can purchase or DIY a wood fired off grid hot tub. Enjoy all the benefits of the outdoor heated tub without the power bill to accompany it! See how they are set up at the link below Wood Fired Hot Tub: Iconic Dutchtub Heats Organically …
OTC Medications For Preppers
OTC Medications For Preppers Preppers on prescribed medications worry about stocking enough extra to last them through both a short and a long term crisis. Many even find herbal supplements to assist with their medical conditions to store in case they are unable to get to their medications. Both the prepper who takes a medication …
10 DIY Greenhouses
10 DIY Greenhouses Many gardeners need to extend their growing season due to seasonal climate changes. But not all gardeners can afford to purchase a greenhouse kit nor have one especially constructed for their needs. Some gardeners would prefer to DIY their greenhouses no matter what! There is just something about doing it yourself especially …
60 Recycled Pallet Projects
60 Recycled Pallet Projects Everyone knows I am especially fond of recycled projects. I love the idea of taking something that once was termed waste and making it into something useful and even better when it’s awesome looking! I remember the days when venders would pay to have pallets hauled away. Now if you can pick them …
Is Prepping Paranoia?
Is Prepping Paranoia? Are preppers paranoid? Does preparing equal paranoia? The quick answer of course is yes. We prepare for a crisis that has not yet happened. We tend to be a bit secretive and a bit more concerned with the motives of others than does the average non prepper. However, I have had the …
Addicted to Prepping?
Addicted to Prepping? Like anything else, prepping can become too much of a good thing. There are those that see all prepping as hoarding. In some cases there can be a fine line. If prepping were a one and done proposition the question of preparing vs hoarding would be much easier to determine. We all …
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