Tag: DIY

Guide to Using Super Glue for Closing Wounds

Guide to Using Super Glue for Closing Wounds

Guide to Using Super Glue for Closing Wounds Sometimes the most is learned and gained from our mistakes. This is one of those products. The original intent in development of the product wasn’t as a glue at all. But the failed product was too sticky for its purposes. This unintended side effect is what has …

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100+ Paracord Projects

100+ Paracord Projects

100+ Paracord Projects Just because it’s a rainy day or if you are snow bound there are still prepping projects that you can do! It’s also a good way to get the kids involved with preparation efforts. Paracord is a prepping staple. It has so many uses in a time of crisis. If we have …

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DIY Underground Greenhouse

DIY Underground Greenhouse

DIY Underground Greenhouse Many of us live in climates where gardening is seasonal. But it doesn’t have to be that way! An underground greenhouse could be the answer to feeding your family in the “off” season. If you are both a DIY-er and a gardener this could be the perfect project for you! I have …

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Create a Mason Jar Herb Garden

Create a Mason Jar Herb Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Create a Mason Jar Herb Garden Nothing beats fresh herbs when cooking. The smell and taste are just better. If you already have a herb garden, you know what I am talking about. If you live in a region where gardening is feasible year-round, then you might be only …

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DIY Convert Old Freezer to New Smoker

DIY Convert Old Freezer to New Smoker

DIY Convert Old Freezer to New Smoker I really hate when an appliance stops working… I have no doubt we all do. First is the expense of any damage done prior to our realization that the appliance has quit functioning. In the case of a freezer that could alone be devastating. But then you have …

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DIY Gravity Chicken Feed Dispenser

DIY Gravity Chicken Feed Dispenser

DIY Gravity Chicken Feed Dispenser Livestock of any size is a lot of work, including chickens. If you could reduce the daily chores involved, why wouldn’t you?  This gravity feeder could substantially reduce your workload especially if paired with the DIY Automatic Chicken Watering System. During any crisis or storm the last thing you want …

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5 Paracord Bracelet Designs With Instructions

5 Paracord Bracelet Designs With Instructions

5 Paracord Bracelet Designs With Instructions There aren’t many unisex accessories that are not only stylish, actually wearable by both sexes, and useful.  The paracord bracelet is a hot fashion item right now and can be made to fit you perfectly in almost any color or combination of colors you can imagine. Now the buckle can …

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DIY Duct Tape Field Stretcher

DIY Duct Tape Field Stretcher

DIY Duct Tape Field Stretcher Camping, hiking, or bugging out Duct tape should definitely be part of any prepared take away bag! It has so many emergency uses that I couldn’t begin to count them all. One thing though I had never considered making a field stretcher from duct tape. If you are out in …

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DIY Installation of Your Above Ground Cistern

DIY Installation of Your Above Ground Cistern An underground rainwater catchment cistern is ideal. They are also expensive to have built or to even build yourself. You need a lot of expertise to successfully build one on your own. So the majority of those with water insecurity who can afford to purchase an above ground …

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Food Safe Rust Remover

Food Safe Rust Remover

Food Safe Rust Remover I hate going to make something and the correct pan is a rusty mess and no matter how much I scrub and  soak it doesn’t make a dent in the rust! There bunches of products that say they will take care of the problem. But I can’t help but wonder if they …

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