Category: Frugal

Convert a Lawn Mower into a Generator

Convert a Lawn Mower into a Generator (Parts 1 & 2)

Convert a Lawn Mower into a Generator (Parts 1 & 2)   This easy DIY lawnmower to a generator is easy and could power your home in an emergency I saw this and had to share this awesome idea. If we find ourselves  in a SHTF/survival situation and the grid goes down we could make this relatively …

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MIY Cheese from Powdered Milk

MIY Cheese from Powdered Milk I have tons of powdered milk stored. I used it all the time in baking and cooking, but I am not real fond of the taste of reconstituted commercial powdered milk for drinking. So, I can’t wait to try making this cheese from powdered milk! Especially as cheese is one of …

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DIY Bucket Air Cooler for Camping or a Single Room

DIY Bucket Air Cooler for Camping or a Single Room Trying to sleep in an over heated room or tent is very uncomfortable. But no one wants to reduce their home or camp site security so much as to leave a  tent flap or window wide open either. So how do you inexpensively cool down a small …

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DIY Ultra Compact PVC Compound Bow

DIY Ultra Compact PVC Compound Bow

DIY Ultra Compact PVC Compound Bow We found an interesting video on making an ultra compact bow. If you decide to make this please be very cautious! This bow may be compact, but it’s just as dangerous as the larger version. Bows can be especially useful after a long term SHTF. Arrows can be retrieved and reused and are easier to …

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Hügelkultur Raised Garden Beds

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Many Benefits of Hügelkultur Raised Garden Beds Hügelkultur gardening is almost like composting and growing at the same time! That alone is advantageous but add the additional benefits of the moisture retaining design, the landscaping benefits, and that they eventually can become as low or high as you choose makes …

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Field Dress a Squirrel

Field Dress a Squirrel

Field Dress a Squirrel As noted in the featured article, most of us reading this are not going hungry and obtaining enough to eat is not an issue at this time. However, during and after a SHTF event that may no longer be the case. Running to the local market or fast food joint will …

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Homemade Beet Wine

Homemade Beet Wine Not only is Beet wine a “good thing” it is a way to turn some of your extra crop into barter goods in a SHTF situation. My Mother always added a little bit of lemon juice (to your taste) to the recipe below. But warning this is definitely an adult beverage and …

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DIY Bike Generator

DIY Bike Generator This is probably the most awesome off grid generator project I personally have seen! Why? Because it is simple enough that even I who knows nothing about electronics could make this! Not only that but the parts seem to be rather easy to locate without a huge cost.  It also looks like it …

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Planting Guide – (Per Person)

Planting Guide – (Per Person) How many seeds/plants do you need to plant if you want to feed your family fresh produce during the growing season, and can enough to last the rest of the year? The planting guide below gives you a good idea of how much of each plant/seed you will need per person, as …

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10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal All pharmaceuticals began as a natural supplement that has had it’s healing properties separated and condensed to its most potent form then mixed with additives to create the pill, capsule, or liquid medication you take today. If there is a long term crisis it may be some time before medical care is once …

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