DIY Water Wheel Generator If you are looking for alternative energy sources a water powered generator may just be it for you if you live or bug out to a location near flowing water. Unlike solar or wind power the water wheel doesn’t rely on the current weather and can operate day or night in the …
Awesome DIY PCV Projects PCV pipes are of course most often used in plumbing related projects. But as it is so versatile and relatively cheap it has a myriad of uses! I have seen some really cool things made from these flexible pipes. It’s easy to work with and to obtain making it a great alternative …
Some posts may contain affiliate links Hand Milking a Cow or Goat Hand milking a cow or goat isn’t as easy as one may think. I grew up in dairy country and have used an electronic milker many times and have tried my hand at milking by hand. First issue is that not every cow is …
DIY Compost Bins Gardening starts with the soil and ends with the preservation of your harvest. Most of us have finished our drying, canning and preserving this last year’s crop. Now the cycle begins again with the soil. The best way to create your own organic natural nutrient rich soil is through composting. If you’re in an …
Using Diatomaceous Earth You might be reading this with the first question being what is diatomaceous earth anyway? The very short answer is it is the soil that has formed under water from the decomposition of water creatures. Making it extremely fine and powdery. The number of uses especially on a homestead is amazing. The …
Top 5 Prepper Firearms Preppers, homesteaders, hunters, and just average citizens with security concerns all usually deal with the purchase of a firearm at one time or another. With so many makes, models, and brands out there it can become overwhelming to find which one is right for you and the purpose for which you …
Harvesting Rainwater Off Grid Almost twenty years ago, I set up this rainwater collection system out in the woods. Using about three hundred square feet of metal roofing to catch the rainwater, the water is run through a very coarse filter as it exits the gutter. Before flowing in to the two thousand (US) gallon …
DIY Hydroponic Garden Tower The History of Hydroponics The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. The concept of soil less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples …
Clever Garden Tricks We all want beautiful bountiful gardens. Why bother otherwise? But at times the weather, the critters, and the local soil just seems to fight us every step of the way. Sometimes the traditional answers to those nagging issues don’t work or really aren’t doable or affordable at the moment. So Listotic has come up with …
Planning for Your Spring Garden ** YOUR SPRING GARDEN ** Well, it’s almost Christmas. I hope you and your Family are enjoying the fairly mild weather, and the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. We’ve had our first couple cold spells, and all the leaves have pretty much fallen from the trees. If you are …
