Category: DIY

DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove Building a low tech CFV stove is great for camping, emergencies, or during a long term SHTF! Aluminum can stoves are quick and easy. Which works to your advantage during an urgent scenario, but they have longer term limitations, ie. fuel storage, heating capacity, and durability.  CFV stoves are very efficient. The …

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DIY Plywood Canoe

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Plywood Canoe What is special about this particular canoe is that it is flat bottomed which makes it both easier to build and easier to navigate. It takes only 3 sheets of plywood to build as well and could be a ton of fun to use during normal …

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DIY Home Cheese Press

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Home Cheese Press There are a number of do it yourself cheese presses out there, but I like this particular one because it uses household items you may already have and make bigger batches at once. It’s not fancy or probably very ‘pretty’ but it works and that …

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How to DIY Kick Proof Your Doors With Door Armor

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to DIY Kick Proof Your Doors With Door Armor Doors are intended to be the protected entry into our homes, offices, or safe havens. Yet they are often the weakest point in our structure! They should be as intended for us to enter and leave and to allow …

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DIY Urban Survival Raft

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Urban Survival Raft Most urban dwellers don’t consider a raft when putting together their “GOOD” (get out of dodge) plans. Unless they live in an area prone to flooding. Then many of us have heavy duty plastic life boats for the possibility of being unable to leave our …

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DIY Improvised Weapons

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Improvised Weapons Whether you like or dislike guns, you may find yourself someday in a position to require a weapon of some sort to defend yourself. Some people are just uncomfortable with them in their homes and in some countries they are illegal for the public to own. …

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DIY Metal Detector & 7 Other Unusual Projects

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Metal Detector & 7 Other Unusual Projects This is a fun little DIY adventure for you! It won’t be a top notch metal detector, but it will work in a pinch and could be a lot of fun to do with children or grandchildren. The other projects are …

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MIY Deer Tallow Soap & Candles (A Pet Food By-Product)

MIY Deer Tallow Soap & Candles (A Pet Food By-Product) Deer fat is one of the parts of the deer hunt that goes unused. When hunting I believe you should use every part of the animal possible. With the pictured tutorial linked below you can learn how to turn that fat to tallow to use …

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DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse Solar lights especially on the exterior of your home can save you a lot of cash. No more feeding the grid to insure your home is well lit to avoid prowlers and to insure safe entry for those who do belong there! We …

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100 Unique Burlap Projects

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 100 Unique Burlap Projects Burlap is an awesome fabric to work with for a number of reasons. It can be purchased as fabric or as premade rope. It’s easy to work with and gives a rustic charm to your home. Then if ever necessary you can take apart your …

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