Category: Off Grid

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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Medicinal Trees

19 Medicinal Trees

 Medicinal Trees There are a number of trees common to North America that can be used year-round for medical purposes. Knowing which trees and for which maladies they are good for is indeed a skill worth learning. As always remember any information you obtain here is never intended to replace the advice nor the medications …

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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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DIY Cedar Smokehouse

DIY Cedar Smokehouse

DIY Cedar Smokehouse Smoking meats to preserve them is one of the oldest methods of food preservation there is. From jerky to smoke house hams the majority of us have had smoked or dried meat in one form or another. How to get this great flavor and the benefits of long-term preservation of the proteins …

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Buzz About Underground ‘Mystery Room’

Buzz About Underground ‘Mystery Room’

Buzz About Underground ‘Mystery Room’ A demolition crew tearing down a building in Middletown Pennsylvania uncovered what appears to be the entrance to a secret room. Although this was most likely put together for the purpose of avoiding Prohibition laws,  there are those that wonder if at one time it could have been part of the …

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70+ Homestead Hacks

70+ Homestead Hacks The idea of homesteading is appealing to many of us across the board but in particular to those who prep because it represents a lifestyle of self reliance and self sufficiency. Self contained and limited basically only by what you are willing to put into it. But don’t be fooled it is …

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50 MIY Items

50 MIY Items We have become very reliant on our local supermarket and these days scratch cooking is almost considered an alterative skill. Not just for food and drink either, we rely on manufactured hygiene products, cleaning products,  and household goods in general. Making these items yourself saves money, cuts down on the chemicals and …

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DIY Restore a Wood Stove

DIY Restore a Wood Stove Whether you are off or on the grid, having a wood burning stove as a backup is smart. They provide a cooking surface and heat. You can still find some of these old beauties but restoring them professionally is costly. The featured article gives step by step instructions to restore your rummage …

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DIY Cigar Survival Fishing Kit

DIY Preparedness: Cigar Survival Fishing Kit Many folks include fishing gear as part of their bug out, get home, and 72 hour bags. Your normal sport fishing kit however, is a little on the large size to carry in your emergency bags. There are just so many other items that are perhaps a higher priority. But  If your …

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Survival Uses for Bamboo

Survival Uses for Bamboo Bamboo is an extremely versatile plant.  If the shoots are harvested during the first couple of weeks of growth they may be cooked and eaten, its a great plant for use as natural fencing for both Urban dwellers and homesteaders marking property lines and providing privacy,  its often used for making cooking utensils and is being used as a …

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