Category: Frugal

10 Smart Redneck Lessons

10 Smart Redneck Lessons Whether you call it jimmy-rigged, a thing-a-bob, or an old timer’s hack, those that have lived country all their lives can teach all of us a thing or two about living off grid should a situation arise that requires us to do so. We have now seen the vindication of ‘redneck‘ …

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DIY Crock Pot Moonshine Still

DIY Crock Pot Moonshine Still   I never ever would have thought to use my beloved crock pot to make moonshine! The instructions do require some alterations to the pot so if I ever decide to add moonshine making to my list of skills I will use an old crock pot. However for those that …

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9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit

9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit

9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit No matter what kind of kit your putting together BOB, INCH, 72 HR etc.. ease of storage and ability to carry it comfortably is almost as important as what is in it. I had not honestly thought of a coffee can as fitting into either …

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DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes

DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes

DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes   People have used bio briquettes as a fuel source, sometimes their only fuel source for many years. But there are a whole generation of younger people who have never heard of it. They work well for camping, fireplaces and wood stoves. Making your own and saving them for emergencies, camping …

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Combining Your Tomato & Potato Plants

Combining Your Tomato & Potato Plants

Some posts may contain affiliate links, Combining Your Tomato & Potato Plants Use your garden space wisely this year, see how you can grow a tomato & potato on one plant. I knew you could do this with certain trees and bushes, but didn’t know you could do so with vegetables! This post will make …

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Preserving Meat in the Wilderness

Preserving Meat in the Wilderness The video below is a tutorial on preserving meat by jerking/dehydrating while in the wilderness. You will not always have your oven or dehydrator especially if you’re in a survival situation! Your body needs protein in normal times and even more so in a survival situation where you are burning extra calories and using more muscle …

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10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago

10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago

10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago Many of the old ways are how the ‘new’ ways were developed! From backing up an attacking dog, removing splinters and even homemade fire extinguishers! Old lifehacks can be applied to today’s situations when modern methods aren’t available. Check them out at the link below 10 Lifehacks from 100 Years Ago This …

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MIY Natural Ginger Ale

MIY Natural Ginger Ale

MIY Natural Ginger Ale Ginger has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese and is known to have many healing properties by almost all cultures in most countries. Ginger ale was one of the first sodas. This natural version uses a fermented ginger culture and brings back that old fashion soda taste. To get …

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110 of the Best DIY Hacks Ever

110 of the Best DIY Hacks Ever

110 of the  Best DIY Hacks Ever If you’re a homesteader, an avid carpenter or just have the impulse to tinker, to putter, to do it yourself instead of buying it or paying someone to do it for you—Richards and Dullam share that mindset with millions of do-it-yourselfers. Sometimes economic necessity drives this impulse, and …

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How to MIY Pectin

How to MIY Pectin Homemade pectin is usually made from apples or crab apples, both of which have an abundance of pectin.  Making homemade pectin is one of those things you can do to save some money and to learn as a self-reliance skill.  If there was ever a time when the stores are closed …

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