DIY Portable Power Pack You’re going to really like this portable power pack that you can make for right around $25 USD or less if you already have a spare car battery. You can get a good battery very cheap at an auto junk yard. But If you have access to or can find one within your budget a …
DIY Portable Solar Generator Solar power for a SHTF situation is going to be essential. These instructions are more of an overview for a simple system built with what was available. However, it is a good model for a simple Off Grid solar generator system that’s got a little bit of kick behind it. The builder used the power from this trailer to operate several …
An Upscale Herb Garden from Recycled Materials Instructions Build your own herb garden from recycled materials. 1st you take a piece of scrap wood and cut to your specifications. Sand the cut edges, stain with your chosen color and coat with a sealer. (Eventually some water will be spilled!) Add hangers to the end you …
Refilling Disposable Propane Bottles Because this is flammable gas and under pressure, please be warned that this is dangerous and explosive, please read the Disclaimer page on both sites, before trying this. Then if you decide to try it please, please do so with caution and using the appropriate tools in an appropriate location and only if you must. …
25 DIY Prepper Projects 25 great DIY prepper projects to help you get more self sufficient and off the grid one project at a time. All of these projects are fairly inexpensive and shouldn’t take longer than a couple of days to complete. Some could be done in just a couple of hours! If you are having a tough time financially, …
DIY Non-Electric Refrigeration The Zeer Pot After a disaster or a major SHTF event we could be without power for days, weeks or much longer. Safe food storage will still be an important consideration. If you don’t have a root cellar a zeer pot is a good option for keeping those fruits and veggies at …
DIY Earthbag Dome/Shelter There has been a lot of web chatter and even mainstream news coverage on the building and living in what is called “a hobbit hole“. They can make awesome root cellars, storm shelters and for some even inexpensive housing. For Prepper‘s they could be a plausible and affordable bug out locations. Earthbags are …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Remove Mold & Mildew Naturally Tea tree oil is a natural anti-bacterial and has anti-fungal properties as well. Mainly used for health and beauty products but it can also be used for cleaning purposes! Ordinarily I would never recommend you put anything used in a cleaning product on your …
DIY Path lighting Here is an easy DIY path lighting project that can make a big statement at your next BBQ or summer party. You may already have all the pieces you need to make your own pathway lighting! You can use a plant stick as a pole or if you prefer recycle an old …
Free Solar Water Heating Designs In today’s economy anything that reduces your power bill is a plus. Being able to take a hot shower after a SHTF grid down situation will be priceless. Some of the designs presented in the featured article are historically the oldest types of solar water heating. Often going off the …
