Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Raised Garden Beds I think raised garden beds are totally awesome. If you have a bad back, actually almost any physical disability or bad soil, they are a dream come true. Some of the plans for these gardens make use of recycled materials which would cut costs. Putting them together …
Tips For Using Irish Spring to Deter Garden Pests You can keep your plants and veggies safe from the friendly herbivores without expensive chemicals or dangerous traps by using something you may already have on hand: Irish Spring Soap! I do enjoy sitting on my deck early on a Sunday morning with my cup of …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 13 Reasons a Rural Retreat May Not Be Safe Refuge Most of us think that rural beats urban in a disaster every time. Less chaos, fewer people, more room to grow your own food and raise livestock. Sounds great, like heaven on earth to a whole lot of self …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Plan an Edible Landscape I actually not only think this is an excellent idea but that we are going to see a lot of this very soon. It’s really only smart. Especially with new construction part of the planning will include making the landscape edible. Survival Mom plans to …
When the Weeds Have Taken Over Your Garden I HATE WEEDING! Weeds are the single most difficult part of having a garden. The stooping, those with roots that pull like they are incased in concrete, and those that make me feel guilty because they are about ready to seed and I am just now getting …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Understanding Hydropower For DIY Usage Power made with the movement of water is genius, and we all are aware of major power plants that run on hydropower and provide power to a good part of the world. But in a grid down scenario. Do you know enough about how it works …
Plant in July & Still get a Harvest It’s July and my tomatoes are ripening and I have already eaten my first cucumbers and the summer squash is just about ready! I’m thinking harvest time is coming not about additional planting. But if like my garden, you find you have a few bare spots, why not fill them with late …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Pocket Shot (5 links) A great alternative to a firearm for those of you who are either unable to lawfully own one or simply prefer not to have or use one. It’s a new version of an old tool. It is small enough to be carried in your …
DIY Iceless portable camping evap air conditioner This system reminds me a lot of the 5 gallon bucket air conditioner that was used to cool a tent. Only this one by Gray Wolf Survival is big enough to cool a room or a small RV. It uses a larger fan and more filter pad but …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Grandpappy’s Homemade Soap As the featured article states, soap will always be an important commodity. Keeping clean is important for human spirit as a part of just feeling human and for healthy hygiene to prevent infections and infestations. Never mind the other things that we use soap on like …
