Category: DIY

More Than 400 Meal in a Jar Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. More Than 400 Meal in a Jar Recipes Meals in a jar are appropriate for a number of reasons! Maybe you’re a busy parent who wants to feed your family home cooked meals even on those days when time is sparse. Pre-building meals in a jar when time is available …

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MIY Deer Jerky

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Deer Jerky Source: Mike Shelton “A zesty deer jerky that you can make at home in your oven. If you have a food dehydrator, you can dry the jerky in it by following the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also reuse the marinade for additional batches.” Ingredients  1 pound boneless …

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20 Skills to Barter When TEOTWAWKI

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 20 Skills to Barter When TEOTWAWKI Some skills are obviously going to be necessary in a total SHTF scenario like hunting and foraging. But there are other skills not necessarily considered bushcraft that will become of great value as well. What could be your hobby today could be a …

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Build and Cook in a Steam Pit

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Build and Cook in a Steam Pit Building a steam pit isn’t easy! I have watched them being done in person and totally understand why when able they use the same Large pit over and over!  This traditional method of cooking works extremely well and you can cook a …

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Roaches: Get Them Out and Keep Them Out

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Roaches: Get Them Out and Keep Them Out We very recently featured an article regarding keeping your home spider free. A member brought up another pest we don’t want in our homes, roaches! I have always been very fortunate to never have lived in a home with an infestation. …

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Wonder Box Oven – Use and DIY Instructions

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Wonder Box Oven – Use and DIY Instructions When I saw this I thought “Huh, cooking with a pillow”? I had to of course read the article then do a bit of research on this wonder over! It’s a modern day hay box cooker! The principal is the same …

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DIY Solowheel Pack

DIY Solowheel Pack

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solowheel Pack We have talked a number of times about the weight of our bug out bags and the difficulty of carrying them over rough terrain. This could also be the answer for some of us older folks or those with disabilities or young children who can’t carry …

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Trash to Treasure

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Trash to Treasure You all know by now that I am an avid believer in recycle, reuse and renew. So I adore articles like our featured one today. You never know if you’re going to get cheesy or genius! Why add to the landfills? Turn your trash to treasure. …

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DIY MicroCamper

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY MicroCamper This is a really nifty minivan or SUV project. You maybe don’t want or can’t afford the big RV, but still want to do a bit of non-tent camping, or take a long trip. Perhaps with one driving while the other sleeps or just on our own without …

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Duct Tape on Steroids – Fiber Fix

Duct Tape on Steroids - Fiber Fix

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Duct Tape on Steroids – Fiber Fix I am so upset that I did not learn about this product sooner!! I can’t count the number of times that I could have used this and could have fixed an item instead of replacing it. It truly is like duct tape …

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