Gluten Free Prepping As celiac disease becomes more prevalent in American society, gluten free products are becoming more and more accessible and need to be accounted for in our preps. Although the cause of celiac disease is currently unknown, just like with some other allegories it can develop later in life and isn’t always something …
DIY Raised Planter Stand A raised planter is a perfect solution for those avid gardeners who have developed a bad back or rusty knees and shouldn’t stoop as much as an ordinary ground-based garden requires. They can also solve a multitude of space issues, soil issues and provide a garden spot for renters who may not be …
40 Unconventional Uses for WD-40 I am by no means a mechanic nor a carpenter. So, until reading the article, I stood by the if it moves and it shouldn’t use duct tape and if it doesn’t move and it should then use WD-40 rule! I had never considered some of the uses listed in …
14 Off Grid DIY Projects Everyone not just preppers and homesteaders want to lower or if you’re really determined eliminate your utility bills. Not everyone worries about the day when power and water may not be available at the turn of a nob or the flip of a switch. We all should be, but truth …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping Without Money Truthfully, I believe the featured article is more intended for the longer-term prepper. For the new prepper having a fully stocked pantry and all the other rational supplies may not yet be a goal reached. I agree with the author of the featured article that self-reliance …
Testing Seed Viability I can so relate to the frustration expressed by the author of the featured article’s experience with her beans! Knowing in advance the viability of a package or group of home saved seeds can save you frustration and money. If you as did the author, plant a bunch of seed and then …
13 Unusual Frugal Tips I must admit that when I first saw the title of this article (13 Things Frugalists Do That Confuse and Scare Others) I was compelled by the title to check it out. What could they possibly be doing so shocking and scary? One of the reasons why I didn’t use it to …
Recipes for 5 MIY Sodas Updated to 8! When I was a kid, my dad made his own homemade root beer. With young taste buds and a kid’s attitude regarding homemade anything… I didn’t appreciate it the way I should have. It seemed way cooler to have a bottle of store-bought sugar water! Now older …
MIY Salt from Seawater Ok, I admit when I first saw this article, I thought… “Well, you just gather the saltwater and let it sit, until it the water evaporates… duh” But then I thought a little longer and wiser and realized just because its seawater doesn’t make it pure by any means! I wouldn’t just …
DIY Wet Pot Irrigation Systems (Video + 2 links) I had personally not heard of a wet pot irrigation system. I’ll be honest and admit I have my own DIY irrigation system, so I hadn’t paid much attention until I came across this one! See how it works at the video below Well of …
