Ingenious Solar-Powered Projects Inspired By the Amish
The idea of the Amish using a technology like solar panels seems to contradict the lifestyle many of us assume about their culture and society. But...
7 Amish Blacksmithing Skills That Will Save You $500 a Year
Blacksmithing is a skill that the Amish have embraced for centuries. It’s one of the key skills that enables their self-sufficiency and provides...
7 Low-Budget Projects You Should Make This Winter
Summer is primetime for projects. The sun’s out, the weather is fair, and the temperatures are comfortable. Winter is another story. Windchills dip...
10 Uses for Spoiled Vegetables (Not Compost!)
Usually, when we find ourselves with some spoiled or rotting vegetables we just toss them in the compost heap or into the garden waste bin for the...
DIY Herbal First Aid Kit
Let’s face it: no one ever plans to cut their hand while doing household tasks, come down with a nasty cough after a weekend trip, or wake up with a...
DIY Solar Food Dehydrator from Pizza Boxes and Aluminum Foil
Ancient cultures around the world have been sun-drying foods for thousands of years. It was in fact the first food preservation technique. Fruits...
10 Ingenious Uses for Flour Around Your Home
Usually when we think of flour we think of bread, biscuits, pie crusts and cookies. But flour has some surprising characteristics that lend it to...
The Pioneer Way to Dig a Well by Hand (No Equipment Needed)
Water is survival. Without it, even the toughest homestead will fail at some point. Long before power drills or modern rigs, pioneers dug wells with...
Why You Should Rub Lard On Your Windows
You’re probably chuckling at the thought of smearing animal fat on your windows—and honestly, you should. But this idea isn’t born from quirky...
How To Start Your Own Apothecary in a Small Space
For years, I prepared medicinal herbs on the kitchen counter between baking bread and washing dishes. It was inefficient and risked...
Don’t Throw Away Your Used Tires! Do This Instead
It’s estimated that more than 350 million rubber tires are recycled annually worldwide. Most are shredded, melted down and molded into new tires....
20+ Everyday Tools That Will Save Your Life In The Next Crisis
Here’s the telegram: think off-grid. Power tools that plug in can’t do much in a crisis because the power-grid could be down. Battery operated tools...
10 Egg Yolk Uses You Didn’t Know About
They’re not just for breakfast anymore. Eggs yolks have remarkable properties that go beyond the traditional egg on a plate. They can be used in a...
8 Unusual Uses for Manure Around Your Homestead
When most of us think of manure we head to the compost heap. We want to break it down and know that as a side dressing in gardens it will work...
How To Make Bio Fuel At Home From Leaves And Manure
If you like DIY projects or you are a homesteader, this biological project is perfect for you. This is unique. Making this one will surely assist...
DIY Cheap Mosquito Trap
If you prefer sweltering weather, then you are not alone - mosquitoes love them and summer is their most favorite season. Just imagine that you’re...
DIY Aquaponics
As a homesteader, we try to make every piece of our land both beautiful and functional. In other words, it basically either makes food or energy,...
Discover This Easy Way To Waterproof Your Boots
If you are keen on working outdoors - be it in your shed, backyard or garden - chances are, you own a pair of boots. Work boots are great. They are...
How To Make A Water Pump In Your Backyard
Since we need electricity for the water supply in our homes, if there was a power outage, we would have no way of transporting water. Therefore, it...
How To Make A Moonshine Distiller
As a homesteader, making your own alcohol is important as it turns waste fruits and sugars you may have into alcohol – allowing you to be more...
DIY Smokehouse In A Barrel
Building your own smokehouse is the same as making barbecue – all you have to do is turn modest, everyday ingredients into something incredibly...
DIY Water Filter
If you think that your water is not clean enough and don’t employ any water filtration system due to whatever reasons, then it’s time for you to...
DIY Solar Dehydrator
Long summer days are on the way. Here is a simple project, inexpensive and easy to assemble, that will dry your fresh vegetables and other fresh...
36 PVC DIY Projects for Your Homestead
If you are looking for new and easy projects but you don't know where to start, here's an idea for you: PVC DIY projects. In this article, I am...
25 Practical Uses For Duct Tape Around The House
There is a funny saying about WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn’t move, all you need is WD-40. If it does move but it shouldn’t, all you need is duct...
Are You A DIY-er?
Whether you live in a 100 year old house or a brand new one, you are bound to have something break down or malfunction. The question that now arises...
DIY Solar Oven From A Pizza Box
Some foods are best served cold, but most are meant to be eaten hot. When electricity is down, or it ends up costing you a fortune, you’ll just make...
The Best DIY Traps Against Property Intruders
In these tumultuous times, we have seen too many examples of riots, looting, and unrest sweep across the globe. Whether it be unrest following...
8 Easy Projects You Shouldn’t Miss From Your Backyard
For decades, Americans have been under the trance of aerating, fertilizing, and seeding lawns. The pinnacle of a front and backyard, was literally...
How To Make A Pressure Sensor Pad To Know When You Have An Intruder On Your Property
A simple DIY intruder detection system could save your life. This article will detail the construction of a pressure pad alarm. Humans and large...
DIY Raised Beds For Your Backyard
There is a gentle dance when fresh herbs are added either as part of the dish, or generously sprinkled as a garnish to form a taste and visual duet...
How To Make A Simple Fire Pit In Your Backyard
Ever since man, or perhaps women discovered fire, there has been an almost magnetic attraction to sit around it. A fire draws people together, to...
