DIY Cob Building In today’s housing market more and more people are building their own much smaller homes than those just a generation before. Cob built homes have been around centuries. They are inexpensive and green to build. They are also quite easy to maintain and withstand all kinds of weather. This could be the answer to …
40 Creative Uses for an Ice Tray I almost threw away the majority of my old ice cube trays the other day! But after seeing and trying some of these creative ideas I actually bought more trays my last shopping excursion to the dollar store. I had been using my old trays since obtaining the ice maker in …
DIY Pest Control Infograph Household pest control is an issue for everyone no matter where you live. No home or area of human occupation is immune to infestations. The conundrum isn’t to rid ourselves of the pests or not but rather how to do so. Which is the bigger risk, not being able to clear …
DIY Hot Water Produced by Compost! Whether you are prepping for a grid down scenario, trying to cut back on your current utility expenses or simply trying to make our planet a better, less polluted. less over stressed by human demands upon our resources place. This is an awesome project to consider. We are well aware …
Household Uses for Cola Many of us can not imagine not drinking coca cola or wasting the beverage by using it for anything other than refreshing our palates! An equal number of us can not imagine drinking a beverage that has household uses and view it as drinking cleanser! No matter which side of the …
DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer I am continually amazed by the uses of these nasty weeds! If you have ever inadvertently wandered into a patch of stinging nettles you completely understand why I referred to them as nasty weeds. They can cause serious injury if you are not careful, so please always wear thick work gloves …
Paracord Knots This cordage has its own unique texture and characteristics just like different kinds of rope. If you have been observant in the last few years, you have seen all kinds of amazing accessories made from paracord. Colorful and bright or understated, they are intended to be fashionable and useful during normal times. Then taken apart to be used in a …
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Mini Root Cellars Not everyone has the space, financial ability or physical ability to build their own root cellar. But everyone does want to save money and keep their stored goods fresher longer. Once you understand the basics of how a root cellar works you can improvise on …
Walipini For Year Round Gardening Would you like to have fresh vegetables and fruit year round? Having an underground greenhouse called a walipini. will keep the temperatures warmer in the winter and help prevent overheating in the summer; making it possible to grow your garden vegetables through the cold winter months. For the vast majority …
DIY Freeze Drying Storing dried goods is an important part of your prepper pantry. Dehydrating your own goods is a very easy way to prepare and store large quantities of food in a small space. So is freeze drying and sometimes it can be the preferred method as it has almost a doubled shelf life …
