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DIY Double Decker Recycled Swing Set Greenhouse
DIY Double Decker Recycled Swing Set Greenhouse I really like this idea. I like that it uses recycled materials but allows you to later reuse those materials as originally intended. As your own children or grandchildren out grow the swing set, you can convert it to a double decker green house and when the next …
Mosquito Repellent Device
Mosquito Repellent Device This is another of my recent gear considerations. My daughter’s have been bugging me to get a couple of these for several camping seasons. I felt that if they stopped with the scented products while we were in the woods or near the water, they wouldn’t suffer so from mosquito bites and …
Hardening Your Home Against Invasion
Hardening Your Home Against Invasion Sadly what we used to consider normal security measures are no longer enough to stop those who wish us harm or to take what is ours for themselves. I remember a time in our countries history where very few of us locked our doors at night. Now I find if …
Settlement allows anyone to legally download 3-D printed guns-Updated
Settlement allows anyone to legally download 3-D printed guns-Updated (2 links) I am really surprised that this settlement didn’t make international news in a big way. The idea that in the near future when 3-D printing becomes more available world wide, that “anyone” with access to the printer will be able to print their own …
Glow In The Dark Rope
Glow In The Dark Rope There is no doubt how valuable paracord or rope is in camping, hiking, backpacking and in many survival uses. Although not appropriate in all survival scenarios, especially for camping it can be a great addition to your gear. I don’t know if it is just me, or if my age …
What do Police Radio Codes Mean?
Some posts may include affiliate links. What do Police Radio Codes Mean? When there appears to be an issue in your local area just like everyone else you want to know what’s going on! In a SHTF scenario you want as much Intel as possible. Knowing what the police are dealing with at the moment …
Herb Ladder Garden
Herb Ladder Garden This is a neat little project for a herb garden. It doesn’t take up a lot of space, and appears to be an easy inexpensive build. Even less cost if you are able to use scrap wood and left over paint from other projects. I like the idea that it can sit …
Review of the Dynamo & Solar Powered Radio
Review of the iRonsnow Dynamo & Solar Powered Radio If you have followed this page any length of time you know I rarely do personal reviews of products. I have tight requirements for doing so. I must actually own and use the product. It has to be multi use and at a good price point. …
Police Declare War on Okra
Police Declare War on Okra The story shared in the featured work blog of the Washington Post is a few years old. But as it makes me laugh every time it pops back up either in print or via video. Until, that is I realize that so much money has been wasted in this manner …
Cooling Off and Beating the Heat Info
Cooling Off and Beating the Heat Info Temperatures are rising across most western countries. Not only are temperatures reaching higher levels during the warmer seasons in past years, put the cost of keeping cool is rising as well. As resources are becoming more scare, we need to consider alternative ideas and methods for maintaining comfort. …
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