Category: Frugal

Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn

Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn

Ingenious Method of De-cobbing Corn I came across this video last harvest season. I thought it was ingenious then and even more so now remembering how slow and tedious it was last year before I saw this! Just had to share this secret to quick and easy de-cobbing corn with you all. Even if you are …

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DIY Household Sliding Barn Doors

DIY Household Sliding Barn Doors

DIY Household Sliding Barn Doors In most areas of the country the summer outdoor projects are beginning to wind up. The weather is becoming either too wet or too cold to do much more gardening and other outdoor chores. Now is when the indoor ‘ honey do’ list kicks in. One trend in decorating that …

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Naturally Filtering Air In Your Home

Naturally Filtering Air In Your Home

Naturally Filtering Air In Your Home With today’s industrial world our air quality is getting worse every year. I have noted over the past 20 years or so, that more and more people especially children are suffering the effects of allergies and pollution. To the point that some news stations now as part of their …

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DIY Portable Wind Generator

DIY Portable Wind Generator

DIY Portable Wind Generator If you reside in an area with more wind then sun then this is an awesome project for you! No matter why you are off grid, this is one way to produce your own power. It’s portable, puts off 12 volts, 17 watts and automatically furls. Great little generator for camp sites …

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1 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar a Day, Can Help These Health Problems Go Away!

1 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar a Day, Can Help These Health Problems Go Away!

1 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar a Day, Can Help These Health Problems Go Away! We often speak about herbal and natural remedies. Both for the purpose of good health today and for staying healthy or improving health when appropriate professional medical care may not be available. But one of the simplest most over looked …

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Bizarre Home Remedies – That Our Grandparents Swear Actually Work

Bizarre Home Remedies That Our Grandparents Swear Actually  Work! When my oldest child was a baby she developed a medical issue that we spent a bundle trying to cure. A friend’s baby also had the same condition. After the second round of doctoring, my mother in law suggested an old home remedy. Frankly not only …

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DIY Solar Power Station

DIY Solar Power Station This is an awesome DIY solar power station project! I love that it looks like it just came out of an electronics store. DIY Dave provides an excellent detailed photographic tutorial on putting one of these together for yourself, by yourself. His instructions can be adapted to make a larger panel …

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Storing Fuel Long Term

Storing Fuel Long Term Everyone recalls the gas shortages of the 1970s. Long lines, high prices, rising tempers, and in some cases ration coupons. Imagine a SHTF event that takes down the grid. Not just gasoline would be affected rather all sources of fuel with the possible exception of firewood. In order to stay ahead …

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101 Outdoor Tips

101 Outdoor Tips Outdoor life has compiled 101 tips for your outdoor adventures and activities. Ideas and methods of making your experiences no matter what season of the year easier and more fruitful. There are tips on fishing, outdoor cooking, hunting, and even just camping! No one has more tips for the sportsman than outdoor life! …

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30 ways to save money using a Magic Eraser

30 ways to save money using a Magic Eraser Homesteaders and preppers are always looking for three things: How to make any item duel purpose How to do it easier and faster How to save money doing it yourself The featured article this time is about doing all three using a modern product called the …

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