Category: Frugal

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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Canning Hacks Make Canning Easier

Some posts may contain affiliate links Canning Hacks Make Canning Easier Whether you can a little or a lot, anything that can make that job easier is always appreciated! In addition to the pictured infographic hacks we have also included some of our links that relate to the canning process. I know I work too hard …

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Principles of Preparedness

Principles of Preparedness   There are basic principles that represent the keys to being prepared.  There is the financial security and peace of mind that comes from having car insurance, home insurance, medical insurance, etc.  Personally, I have resented paying the constant rising costs associated with health insurance until I needed it! Now paying that insurance fee seems like dropping pennies in an old coffee can in comparison …

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DIY Solar Electronic USB Charger

DIY Solar Electronic USB Charger If you are looking to improve your DIY skills and save money at the same time this easy project is for you. This little garden light hack allows you to charge small electronic devices like phones, MP3 players etc. The cool thing about this little project is you can keep …

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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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Simon Dale’s Low Impact Woodland Home

Simon Dale's Low Impact Woodland Home

Simon Dale’s Low Impact Woodland Home Simon Dale is a family man residing in Wales, the western part of Great Britain. His interest in self-sustainability and an ecological awareness led him to dig out and build his woodland home—one of the loveliest, warmest, most inviting dwellings you could ever imagine. This is doable anywhere in the …

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Oyster Mushrooms in a Basket

Oyster Mushrooms in a Basket   I am aware many people forage for mushrooms. However the way my family eats them I would have to pick daily and with seasonal changes would never catch up enough to store them for future use!  I also am not as confident in my ability to identify which are safe and which …

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Seed Storage Times

Seed Storage Times     This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the sites we link to could have pop ups. We have no control over them. However, we will never link you to a site that requires you to make any purchase to view the blog. Please read our disclaimer. We provide …

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Home Remedies Infographic

Home Remedies Infographic One of the most miserable minor illnesses that can quickly turn to a serious issue is the sinus infection. This would be an extremely uncomfortable situation to find yourself in during or after a SHTF event when medical care will not be readily available. Even worse if it should develop into more …

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Health Hacks that Work

Health Hacks that Work     This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the sites we link you to could have pop ups. We have no control over them. However, we will never link you to a site that requires you to make any purchase to view the blog. Please read our disclaimer. …

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