Category: Frugal

Bio-gas at home- Cheap and Easy

Bio-gas at home- Cheap and Easy

Bio-gas at home- Cheap and Easy This amazing method of making an alternative energy called bio-gas from animal waste, garden waste and kitchen scraps (almost any organic material works) was recently brought to my attention. Even though not as tidy per-say as solar it is less expensive, recycles waste, and would work year round. No worries …

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Weed or Health Boosting Plant?

Weed or Health Boosting Plant? Next time you’re weeding your garden keep your eye out for this plant! It’s a purslane plant which isn’t just a weed but actually has several medicinal benefits and is hardy in almost every climate. For more information on what can be done with this plant continue at the link …

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DIY a Large Solar Panel from Yard Solar Lights

DIY a Large Solar Panel from Yard Solar Lights One of the best things about preppers and homesteaders is that they are some of the most creative and resourceful people around. Nothing goes to waste and almost everything can be repurposed after it’s original use is no longer needed or no longer works as intended. …

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Harvesting Rainwater for Residential Water Security

Harvesting Rainwater for Residential Water Security Water next to shelter is the most important of human needs. It is topped by shelter only if you’re in an area where the environmental elements will do you in before the need for water. The human body can go only three days without water, and during those three …

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Farson Blade Survival Tool Review

Farson Blade Survival Tool Review As preppers and homesteaders, we hear a lot about tools. But which tool is worth the investment? Will they really work as advertised? Are they dual purpose? Do they really save the time and energy they claim, or would the purchase be a waste of time and money?  The featured article gives …

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DIY Plumbing Pipe Firewood Holder

DIY Plumbing Pipe Firewood Holder We feature a number of outdoor firewood sheds, bins, etc. But this one is for use indoors. It appears to be a fairly easy DIY project using plumbers pipe and best of all it’s on wheels! Not only would it fit into just about any style of home, but it …

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Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin

Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin We have seen several end results of homes built from shipping containers both those above and below ground. However, this is the first one that has shown the process from deciding on a floor plan all the way through the actual framing and building. …

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101+ Dehydrating Recipes

101+ Dehydrating Recipes Dehydrating and drying of your foods is an excellent method of preserving in a way that is much easier to save and store than traditional canning or smoking. Much lighter and smaller to fit both in your pantry and in your backpack or BOB. I even keep a few in my accident …

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Backwoods Air Conditioner

Redneck Air Conditioner

Backwoods Air Conditioner The warm season is upon most of us. One way to beat the heat is air conditioning which in my area at this time is almost completely sold out in the majority of stores. So if you can’t run out and pick up a small air conditioner or don’t want to install …

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DIY Hammock Making X 12 Styles

DIY Hammock Making X 12 Styles

Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Hammock Making X 12 Styles For lazy days in your backyard or being off the ground camping or in a bug out situation a hammock can make life easier. Making one now gives  you not only the bragging rights to the nifty hammock but allows you to learn …

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