Some posts may contain affiliate links. Permit Required to Live Off Grid I am amazed that the worse our economy gets in the United States and the more people try to economize the harder it is to do so! Our country needs to cut back on it’s resource usage. You would think that the government …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 14 Essentials to Fix or Clean Almost Anything Things break and get dirty. It’s just a fact. There are lots of products to assist you in repairing or cleaning individual items. Although many of today’s goods are made to be intentionally obsolescent. If the manufacturers made things to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Bulb Oil Lamp I came across this neat little lamp and began the hunt to locate one. I did find them for sale on sites like ebay and etsy from a variety of different individuals and with an equal variety of prices. But then I hit pay dirt! …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Mustard Nothing is better on some food stuff than mustard! I can’t imagine eating a wurst (German sausage) of any variety without it! And what is a good old American hot dog without ketchup and mustard? Or a soft pretzel? You can and I have spent a small …
Dandelion Pancake Recipes The dandelion that I once considered a scourge on my lawn are quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients! Easy to cook and bake with, easy to locate, forage, self-sustaining, and nutritious, You can’t beat it for frugal eating. We have offered a number of dandelion recipes over the years, here are a few of …
Motorcycle Runs on Water + Additives When this article first came to my attention it was advertised as the motorcycle that ran 300 miles on a liter of water. I was thrilled but skeptical. While investigating further I did find that it does indeed run off a water base but with additives added. Now that …
Grinding and Baking With Your Own Flour If you are going to store grains for long term use, you will need to know how to grind it into a usable flour. Baking with home ground flour isn’t the same as using store bought commercially ground either. Different grains and methods work better for different end …
First “Tesla Town” The property group Glenvill is building a suburb outside Melbourne, Australia which will be the first Tesla operated town. The extremely energy efficient homes are on sale now and should be ready for occupancy by mid 2017. They hope not only to power their own “town” independent of the grid but to aid …
Finding Water Along the Way Bugging out or trying to get home during a crisis could mean hiking on foot, or by any means of travel still available. Especially if you’re on your own water will be an important supply. The majority of us can’t carry the recommended amount of water necessary to make a 3-4 …
Managing Menstruation Hygiene Post SHTF This is an uncomfortable topic for many. But it is a real life hygiene concern that will become more difficult to manage after a longer term SHTF event. Not just for female preppers. If you are in a group or family that you are bugging in or out with, the …
