Category: DIY

Tan a Rabbit Hide

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tan a Rabbit Hide I know that rabbit and squirrel hides are not the tanner’s dream hide. They are indeed small. Add them together however and you can use them for tons of things particularly post SHTF. Squirrel and rabbit are both more plentiful than larger game in most parts …

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DIY Solar Powered Fountain/Herb Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solar Powered Fountain/Herb Garden This is a really cute little project for everyone! It can go on a small patio, a deck, a balcony or as a part of a larger garden! A water feature that is solar powered and can be used as a planter as well! …

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Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies This is an awesome hack that can pay off in a big way during a disaster! A radio is an important piece of gear in your emergency kit. If you adapt the radio to receive additional frequencies you will also be …

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Transform Your Bike into an Electric Bicycle with No Tools

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Transform Your Bike into an Electric Bicycle with No Tools . It takes a few moments with no tools to convert your regular pedal bicycle into a electric powered bike.  I personally think it’s still a bit too pricy for my pocket book. But it is less expensive then …

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Genius Tip for Making Chopping Wood Easier

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Genius Tip for Making Chopping Wood Easier I love the sound of the crackling wood burning in the wood stove, watching the shadows of the flames dance on the walls of the fire place and especially the warmth provided by a campfire. Chopping the wood to make those moments …

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DIY Mini Metal Foundry

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Mini Metal Foundry This is one of those projects that could be a major boost to your SHTF plans. Think of all the things you could provide your group with if you have a foundry! However, it is also one of those projects that could be quite dangerous. (See …

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DIY Dry Curing Meat

DIY Dry Curing Meat

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Dry Curing Meat SHTF preppers, homesteaders, and poverty preppers are always looking for new or in this case, old ways to preserve foods especially meat. Everyone need protein intake to survive. The primary form of protein in the majority of people’s diets is meat. Today’s featured article tells …

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DIY Four-Door Shed

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Four-Door Shed I absolutely love this miniature tool shed! Not only does it recycle, reuse and renew but it is really cute. It is literally made from 4 old doors. You may already have old doors hanging around or have a used or excess building materials and supplies recycle …

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MIY Mason Jar Fermenting Crock

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Mason Jar Fermenting Crock Making a few of these will save you a lot of money and still allow you to fermented foods. If you are a pickle lover these are for you! Fermented foods have excellent health benefits and tend to preserve nutrients well and make most foods more digestible. …

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Wilderness Self-Reliance DIY Projects

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Wilderness Self-Reliance DIY Projects You can’t become proficient in bush craft without practice. Most of us don’t have time to spend day and night in the wilderness learning. So we need some simple projects that we can learn from and that will actually provide useful knowledge that will teach us self-reliance skills. Survival Sherpa …

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