Category: DIY

DIY Paracord Rock Sling

DIY  Paracord Rock Sling     A paracord rock sling can be very useful when SHTF. With practice, a  sling could be used for hunting small game or even in extreme cases self defense. You’ll also have about 15 feet of cord which can be reused for lots of  other SHTF needs. Once you have …

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Shingles & Siding From Soda or Beer Cans

Shingles & Siding From Soda or Beer Cans A unique and very useful way to recycle and reuse aluminum cans. In the featured article, they are using the aluminum shingles on a chicken coop but with the proper insulation and installation they could be a viable alternative for other purposes. Personally If you have an …

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DIY Creative Pallet Project

DIY Creative Pallet Project We see many many neat projects made from pallets. So many in fact that in my own home area pallets have become hard to get free anymore!  But most the wonderful creative ideas we see don’t provide detailed instructions on how to make them! I personally am not the type of person who can …

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Refilling Disposable Propane Bottles

Refilling Disposable Propane Bottles Because this is flammable gas and under pressure, please be warned that this is dangerous and explosive, please read the  Disclaimer page on both sites, before trying this.   Then if you decide to try it please, please do so with caution and using the appropriate tools in an appropriate location and only if you must. …

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Remove Mold & Mildew Naturally

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Some posts may contain affiliate links. Remove Mold & Mildew Naturally Tea tree oil is a natural anti-bacterial and has anti-fungal properties as well. Mainly used for health and beauty products but it can also be used for cleaning purposes! Ordinarily I would never recommend you put anything used in a cleaning product on your …

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DIY Path lighting

DIY Path lighting Here is an easy DIY path lighting project that can make a big statement at your next BBQ or summer party. You may already have all the pieces you need to make your own pathway lighting!  You can use a plant stick as a pole or if you prefer recycle an old …

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Cheap Effective Tips To Keep Your Home Safe

Cheap Effective Tips To Keep Your Home Safe   Even if you can’t purchase an expensive home alarm system you can still keep out those that would burglarize your home! It doesn’t even require an ugly scary barbed wire fence! Sometimes just being practical and using some easy inexpensive little tricks can keep the undesired …

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DIY Root Cellar and Storm Shelter

DIY Root Cellar and Storm Shelter Having a root cellar on the property is an awesome advantage for storing the years harvest or your preps. That it doubles as a storm shelter is just awesome! This is a really nifty design that is doable by just about everyone and can be done with lots of …

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Ferro Rods – Alternate Strikers

Ferro Rods – Alternate Strikers By now, many folks have come to understand the importance of ferrocerium (ferro) rods for making a fire. Ferro rods often come with strikers attached  or that are included with the packaging. But what if the striker is lost, broken or just too worn for use? After long term usage like any other …

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DIY Hidden Bookcase Door – Updated

DIY Hidden Bookcase Door This is an amazing DIY project anyone can do to secure a room or a closet. Maybe the stairs down to the basement? Either way, having a safe and hidden place in a house should be on everyone’s mind especially with the increased number of home invasions being reported. This article …

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