DIY Storm Glass Weather Prediction Okay can’t you simply look out a window or step outside to see what the weather is? Why would you need a storm glass? Both of these simple obvious steps can be taken to tell you what the weather is right now. But if you’re in a bug out situation …
DIY Cob Building In today’s housing market more and more people are building their own much smaller homes than those just a generation before. Cob built homes have been around centuries. They are inexpensive and green to build. They are also quite easy to maintain and withstand all kinds of weather. This could be the answer to …
Lasagna Gardening Lasagna Gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that will give you rich soil that requires little work from the gardener. The name “Lasagna Gardening” is actually the method of building the garden. You add layers of organic materials that “decompose” over time, and results in soil that will help your plants …
Spicing Up Toasted Pumpkin Seeds “Waste not want not” is a saying many of us grew up hearing from our depression era parents and grandparents. I strongly believe in using every part of any creature hunted, fished or trapped as well as any crop grown. I find the pumpkin to be one of the most versatile …
DIY Hot Water Produced by Compost! Whether you are prepping for a grid down scenario, trying to cut back on your current utility expenses or simply trying to make our planet a better, less polluted. less over stressed by human demands upon our resources place. This is an awesome project to consider. We are well aware …
DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer I am continually amazed by the uses of these nasty weeds! If you have ever inadvertently wandered into a patch of stinging nettles you completely understand why I referred to them as nasty weeds. They can cause serious injury if you are not careful, so please always wear thick work gloves …
Does a Fence Work for Defense? The easy answer to that question is yes… and no! If someone is truly determined to get in a regular neighborhood fencing isn’t going to stop them. So the answer in a lawless situation a fence won’t stop those who would take from you or have intentions of harming …
Walipini For Year Round Gardening Would you like to have fresh vegetables and fruit year round? Having an underground greenhouse called a walipini. will keep the temperatures warmer in the winter and help prevent overheating in the summer; making it possible to grow your garden vegetables through the cold winter months. For the vast majority …
Small Game Recipes Many home cooks and hunters already have a stock pile of small game recipes. But the majority of urban dwellers haven’t even thought of them. We talk about hunting small game like rabbits, hares, and squirrels after a disaster event. And picture ourselves eating them roasted over an open fire. All good if it’s …
Convert Washer Motor to Wind Generator Wind turbines are devices that convert wind driven energy to electrical power. Homesteaders and preppers both want an alternative power source for off grid living. Whether you believe the next crisis will result in the power grid being disabled long term and want to be prepared or just want to …
