DIY Humane Self-Setting Rodent Trap If you have ever had mice you already know the draw backs of the conventional snap trap. If you should experience rat infestation those traps are practically worthless. Personally rodents really creep me out and in all honesty I would have to be really desperate to use them as a …
DIY Pop-up Trunk Shelf This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Who can’t at one time or another need extra trunk space? I love this solution. I do like things to be organized and hate when I end up digging through a pile of stuff to find the one item …
DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures Another awesome use for something that we would ordinarily throw out without thought! Not just useful in a SHTF scenario when fishing could become a major source of protein and important oils. Fishermen spend a small fortune on good “lucky” lures. How cool would it be to spend those funds …
DIY Rotisserie Pit BBQ A rocket stove works great if you only have a couple of people in your group. But if your feeding a number of folks, this design for a BBQ rotisserie is awesome. Even better it’s a DIY project that you can take full bragging rights for! See the directions and material list …
Reusing 2 Liter Plastic Bottles I am a big fan of recycling and reusing every day products when their original purpose is finished. Plastic bottles have many many creative uses. I have actually seen amazing things made from them. However, they also have more common day to day practical uses. The Prepared Christian has put …
Splitting Matches This seems like a simple task. One of those now why didn’t I think of that ideas. If your low on matches and know you have other fires to light, this is a way you can double or even quadruple the number of flames you are able to produce. However, it is not …
Charge Cell Phone With 9V Battery It seems to happen every time the power is out… my cell phone battery dies! Of course, it is also always at night or my children drained the solar charger, so I am stuck with a dead phone! Unless I am willing to wait until the sun rises again or …
Off Grid Hot Tub Off grid doesn’t mean off amenities! You can purchase or DIY a wood fired off grid hot tub. Enjoy all the benefits of the outdoor heated tub without the power bill to accompany it! See how they are set up at the link below Wood Fired Hot Tub: Iconic Dutchtub Heats Organically …
10 DIY Greenhouses Many gardeners need to extend their growing season due to seasonal climate changes. But not all gardeners can afford to purchase a greenhouse kit nor have one especially constructed for their needs. Some gardeners would prefer to DIY their greenhouses no matter what! There is just something about doing it yourself especially …
60 Recycled Pallet Projects Everyone knows I am especially fond of recycled projects. I love the idea of taking something that once was termed waste and making it into something useful and even better when it’s awesome looking! I remember the days when venders would pay to have pallets hauled away. Now if you can pick them …
