DIY Built-In Storage Now this DIY project was done by the makers Ron and Courtney for extra closet space for her shoes. BUT as a prepper what I see is simply extra storage space! It wouldn’t have to be for shoes nor a bedroom closet either! I have something very similar on the back inside …
The Art of Stacking Firewood As we know in order to burn properly and produce the maximum heat firewood needs to be seasoned. This can take some time. Most of us simply stack our firewood in a covered pile until ready and needed for use. If you are lucky to have a good supply already …
DIY Wood-Fired Hot Tub It wasn’t too many years ago when a hot tub was all the rage. You could find businesses that did nothing but sell them and others that built their facilities around them. These days they are less popular as a bachelor pad item or a fad. But there is still something completely …
Upcycled Tire Ideas I love the table and chairs pictured above upcycling old tires! All the ideas featured in the blog linked below are cool, that one just happens to be my favorite. So much nicer than allowing them to go into a dump site where they will most likely be burnt and spew toxins …
DIY Portable Outdoor Kitchen This is such a neat idea! I already have these items all in separate pieces. The idea of combining them into one portable outdoor kitchen is perfect! No more pushing and pulling the sink unit out of storage to the BBQ area. Then back into the storage to pull out the …
DIY Built-In Roll-Out Bed This is an awesome DIY project! If you like many of us have a guest room that does double duty as an office. This is a great way to add a bed without losing that office feel or being so tempted to take a nap! I would have loved a roll-out …
Medical Uses and Benefits of Peppermint Oil Peppermint flavoring is used so often in sweet treats that it’s easy to forget that in fact it is an herb. One of my favorites in that regard is peppermint hot cocoa. Particularly appropriate for cold winter nights in front of a fire. Especially that I now know …
25 DIY Survival Items When I first read the featured blog, I thought “oh no, they are going to tell me being a gear junkie is a bad thing!” 😛 But mercifully they didn’t. The blog actually talks about necessary survival items you can make yourself. Basic supplies that many of us stockpile. If you make these …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. SHTF Friendly Hobbies As a parent I sometimes feel a bit guilty for taking some me time for hobbies I enjoy. But having a hobby does help make a well rounded person and relieves stress. There are just things I really enjoy doing and find that if I do …
37 Creative Storage Ideas Never ever have enough storage space? No worries you aren’t alone no one does. It does seem that no matter how much space you had when occupying a particular home, you manage to fill it and need more! Being a prepper or just self-sufficient means you probably store more than does …
