Tag: Frugal

The Basics of Backyard Chickens

The Basics of Backyard Chickens

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Basics of Backyard Chickens Considering raising chickens? Some basic info on urban chicken farming. Unlike a house hold pet, these are producers and require a little more effort. Learn about the basics at the link below How To Raise Chickens   This is an aggregated site. Please be aware …

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Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips

Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips I love the idea of natural land boundaries rather than fences when ever it is feasible simply in my case because I prefer the appearance! I personally am unable to do so on parts of my property because of small animals in an urban setting. But do use natural …

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Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce

Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce

Secrets To Properly Freezing Produce   I work hard on my garden each year and the older I get the harder it is! I also love a good sale on fruits and veggies. Personally I preserve part of my harvest and sale finds by dehydrating and canning and then freeze the remainder. I expect those …

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10 Tips For Better Home Security

10 Tips For Better Home Security

10 Tips For Better Home Security Your home is your safe haven, keep it that way with some tips on home security from Bio Prepper. Although the tips tend to be for “normal” times, they are so important in a SHTF scenario for those of you bugging in or for those who haven’t yet been able …

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DIY a Simple Net

DIY a Simple Net The featured video shows us how to DIY a simple net. This may not seem like an important tool in today’s world. But if you think of the uses in a post SHTF survival situation you will realize how important making one could become. It can be used as a gill net …

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DIY Portable Solar Power Unit

DIY Portable Solar Power Unit

DIY Portable Solar Power Unit Electricity is a modern convenience that we have become very accustom to having and it tends to be a bit inconvenient when we are without it. Being able to produce your own power during an outage, an off the grid haven, while bugging out,  or even just camping is a …

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12 Homemade Spice Mixes

12 Homemade Spice Mixes Making your own spice blends is so easy and gives us the opportunity to reduce the number of additives and preservatives in our diets. I was amazed when I first began making my own spice mixes just how easy it was and how much less cost was involved! Making the traditional spice …

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Beer or Soda Can Camp Stove

Beer or Soda Can Camp Stove One issue with camping, hiking or even traveling in your vehicle is preparing food without big bulky gear. There are a lot of DIY and store bought camp stoves out there but this one is incredibly easy to make, very fuel efficient and very small and easy to carry or …

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DIY Water Heater

DIY Water Heater Have hot water when off the grid, camping, or a long term scenario without running water with minimal power! A water heater like this uses 10 amps or 1200 watts of power and  will do the trick for trailers, cabins or even while tent camping. I am always in awe of those who …

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6 Primitive Survival Traps

6 Primitive Survival Traps Tapping is a lost art of sorts, there are much more efficient ways of finding and hunting food in the modern world. But if you do find yourself in the wilderness and need food primitive traps could be your best bet at passive hunting. To see the traps and learn how …

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