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37 Creative Storage Ideas

Creative Storage Ideas

37 Creative Storage Ideas Never ever have enough storage space? No worries you aren’t alone no one does. It does seem that no matter how much space you had when occupying a particular home, you manage to fill it and need more! Being a prepper or just self-sufficient means you probably store more than does …

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DIY Portable Wind Generator

DIY Portable Wind Generator

DIY Portable Wind Generator If you reside in an area with more wind then sun then this is an awesome project for you! No matter why you are off grid, this is one way to produce your own power. It’s portable, puts off 12 volts, 17 watts and automatically furls. Great little generator for camp sites …

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Recycle Doors & Windows in the Garden

Recycle Doors & Windows in the Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Recycle Doors & Windows in the Garden Another really awesome way to recycle and reuse old doors and windows! As a sucker for these kinds of projects. I would always rather see something recycled or reused than end up in a land fill or dump. I was shabby chic before …

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Free Small Shed Plans

Free Small Shed Plans

Free Small Shed Plans   The older I get the more I appreciate the price of free and having the opportunity to look at the plans before I get myself all keyed up to do something! If you are considering adding a storage shed on your property this is the featured link for you. A …

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PVC Framed Garden Box Enclosures

Some posts may contain affiliate links. PVC Framed Garden Box Enclosures Garden season is just winding up in my area. So for us, it is time for reflection on what we need to try or do differently next season. One issue that the majority of us in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States …

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DIY Converting a Pressure Cooker to a Still

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Converting a Pressure Cooker to a Still Whether you enjoy a cocktail once and again or not, being able to make a still is good in times of crisis. A still can make unsafe water drinkable and make alcohol for medical use or barter. Your pressure cooker is a …

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DIY Bulb Oil Lamp

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Bulb Oil Lamp I came across this neat little lamp and began the hunt to locate one. I did find them for sale on sites like ebay and etsy from a variety of different individuals and with an equal variety of prices. But then I hit pay dirt! …

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DIY Lard

DIY Lard

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Lard (Link+video+infographic) Most of us have heard all the dangers involved with ingesting too much saturated fat. But lard still has it’s uses in our households. If you’re living off grid alternatives may not be available. Lard is actually easier to digest and less hard on your body …

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DIY Survival Cement/Cob Bricks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Survival Cement/Cob Bricks In almost any SHTF crisis this will be handy knowledge to have! Concrete or cement will be difficult to obtain due to the amount of structural damage done to buildings and structures, or in a total TEOTWAWKI scenario, is simply won’t be produced any longer. …

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Tips to Squeeze that Extra Storage Out of Your Kitchen

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips to Squeeze that Extra Storage Out of Your Kitchen I have noted that no matter how many square feet I own or rent, that it never seems to be enough storage room! So I am always drawn to articles that give us clever storage tips. I also tend to …

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