Tag: Preparedness

DIY Bike Generator

DIY Bike Generator This is probably the most awesome off grid generator project I personally have seen! Why? Because it is simple enough that even I who knows nothing about electronics could make this! Not only that but the parts seem to be rather easy to locate without a huge cost.  It also looks like it …

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Planting Guide – (Per Person)

Planting Guide – (Per Person) How many seeds/plants do you need to plant if you want to feed your family fresh produce during the growing season, and can enough to last the rest of the year? The planting guide below gives you a good idea of how much of each plant/seed you will need per person, as …

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10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal

10 Herbs that heal All pharmaceuticals began as a natural supplement that has had it’s healing properties separated and condensed to its most potent form then mixed with additives to create the pill, capsule, or liquid medication you take today. If there is a long term crisis it may be some time before medical care is once …

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Plan Your BOB A Free Customizing Tool

 Plan Your BOB A Free Customizing Tool We try to think of every scenario and preplan for every situation, but is that practical? When packing your BOB you must be ready for several different situations. But can you carry the weight of those items? Would you be better served with a few key items? Perhaps …

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Awesome Hidden Exterior Exit/Entrance

Awesome Hidden Exterior Exit/Entrance You have to see this hidden entrance or exit! It is the most unusual and one of the most clever hidden doors I have seen! My mind is numb from the uses for this kind of space. No wasted space behind a closet or into a garage where you can create …

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DIY Solar Shrub

DIY Solar Shrub See how to make this cool solar shrub and never worry about having a dead phone again while outside on the patio, on the balcony, in the garden or  while camping. I know, this looks funky, modern, and awesome right? I saw this and had to share it with you. To see how …

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Growing a 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 Feet

Growing a 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 Feet Almost every culture eats the potato in one form or another. Easy to grow and easy to sustain crop after crop year after year. A bumper crop however doesn’t have to take up a huge amount of your growing space. See how to 100 lbs in …

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Thermos Cooking & Recipes

Thermos Cooking & Recipes   Yes, you can actually cook in your thermos! What is better than a lunch that cooks while at your desk working, or dinner that simmers while your hiking or rolling out of your sleeping bag in the morning of your camping trip to find a hot  breakfast ready to eat!  Energy efficient, low cost, quick and …

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How to reuse silica gel packets

How to reuse silica gel packets   We find these small moisture absorbers packaged in with almost every thing these days, but can we recycle them? Yes! Not only are there a lot of home uses for these little silica packets but I have been told their life can be extended even further by heating …

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DIY Drip System for Your Garden

DIY Drip System for Your Garden A low-pressure drip system is the ultimate irrigation system. They are so advantageous because they are powered by low pressure and the water input method can be changed from on the grid to off the grid sources. With the biggest cost saving being able to install and build it yourself. Check this one out that …

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