The Dream or Off Grid? If you grew up in the USA you know that the meaning behind the saying “Living the American dream” is usually interpreted as being going from humble beginnings to a wealthy life of opulence. Because in America it is believed that if you work hard anything can be possible. Most of …
Cut Rope with Rope When I first heard that there was a video showing how to cut rope without any tools and nothing sharp in the environment to be used I was skeptical and curious. After all who can’t come up with a scenario where this could be a very useful trick to know? Then when I …
Charge Cell Phone With 9V Battery It seems to happen every time the power is out… my cell phone battery dies! Of course, it is also always at night or my children drained the solar charger, so I am stuck with a dead phone! Unless I am willing to wait until the sun rises again or …
Off Grid Hot Tub Off grid doesn’t mean off amenities! You can purchase or DIY a wood fired off grid hot tub. Enjoy all the benefits of the outdoor heated tub without the power bill to accompany it! See how they are set up at the link below Wood Fired Hot Tub: Iconic Dutchtub Heats Organically …
16 Brick Rocket Stove Camping or in a crisis scenario a rocket stove is a life saver. They heat quickly and burn hot making cooking just about anything less time consuming and easier than a camp fire could. This particular build isn’t one for those on the move due to weight complications. But if your bugging …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing in an Unheated Greenhouse Now that the open air gardening season is finishing up. It’s time to begin the greenhouse season. What you decide to grow will in part be determined by the type of greenhouse you have. One should always grow what you eat of course. It …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Alternator Wind Generator Once again we are show casing homesteader creativity and ingenuity! When you are off the grid becoming adaptable is imperative. Recycling becomes a way of thinking and a way of living. In this instance this homesteader converted an old truck alternator into a wind powered …
The Unparalleled Benefits of Turmeric From Wikipedia re: turmeric: When not used fresh, the rhizomes are boiled for about 30–45 minutes and then dried in hot ovens, after which they are ground into a deep orange-yellow powder commonly used as a spice in Indian cuisine and curries for dyeing and to impart color to mustard condiments. One active ingredient …
Uses for Recycled Wood Ash Since the beginning of time nature has done its own recycling of wood ash. When a tree in the forest is hit by lightening it creates fire. After the fire the ashes resettle into the earth making the soil rich and fertile again. Gardeners reproduce that natural process by emptying …
DIY Building with Papercrete Papercrete is a simple green building material perfect for homesteaders and preppers. It is easy to make and inexpensively recycles cardboard and other paper. It is primarily used at this time by those off grid due to code issues in urban areas. But after a major SHTF event those concerns will …
