“I’ve used a number of different scythes over the years – most were borrowed and used mainly to cut vegetation in places where I couldn’t maneuver the tractor
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How To Make A Survival Bracelet
“Tanner has a survival bracelet that he wears daily, but being an Eagle Scout once upon a time, he was keen to make his own. And when this
10 Reasons Why Raising Ducks Might Be Better Than Chickens
“Over the last few years, keeping chickens has been on the upswing. Whether it’s due to families wanting to know where their food is coming from, a desire
How To Build A Small Game Survival Snare
“I practice and learn survival skills not because I need them on a daily basis, but rather for the one day when I must use them to stay
Creating A Personal Seedbank
You have probably heard of seed saving, where you save a plant’s seeds or tubers at the end of a growing season to serve as the seed source
10 Things To Consider When Living Off The Land And How Much Money Will It Cost
“Do you hold a dream to live off of the land and experience the joy of sustainable living? There really are countless things to consider when living off
Growing Yacon
“Easy to grow and store, high-yielding, super nutritious and crunchy like an apple, yacon (pronounced ya-kon) is one of the many “new” vegetables coming to us from South
What Your Weeds Can Tell You About Your Soil
“What do you do when you see a weed in the garden? Jump in and frantically hack away with a hoe? Throw up your hands in despair? Learn
Greenhouses Made With Salvaged Windows
“Think it’s too early to thinking about and planning for spring? Never! As a matter of fact, now is the perfect time to begin planning your yard and
Wind Powered Composter
“Composting is the easiest thing one can do to help your community. With a wealth of good soil you, your neighbors, and everyone else is stuck with the
Build Your Own Natural Swimming Hole
“Whether you like to practice your dolphin dives or lounge away the day on a raft, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. With a minimum of materials
The Care & Feeding Of Solar Batteries
“I have been receiving many questions from readers and visitors to the BHM web site concerning deep discharge solar batteries. These questions include: How do they work? Which
Rocket Stove For Beginners
“Over the last year we have been entertaining the idea of some kind of permanent outdoor cooking appliance for our backyard. Our choices were between a masonry oven,
Freezing Herbs
“This page will show 3 methods of freezing herbs. Though all herbs can be frozen or dried, some herbs freeze better than dehydrating. For herbs like basil, chives,
How To Process Walnuts – Curing, Cracking, Soaking, Storage
“Last fall I got a phone call from one of my neighbors – “Would I like walnuts?” (I love my neighbors.) It turns out that other neighbors, relatives
How To Build A Bicycle Generator
Using a few easily accessible parts, you can make a bicycle generator that can power various electronic appliances, such as laptops and batteries! Materials needed: Bicycle Stand Bicycle
5 Step Guide To Growing Gorgeous Garlic
“Do you know where your garlic comes from? One of the most important reasons to grow your own is to avoid toxic chemicals and irradiation (that inhibit sprouting
How To Field Dress A Squirrel
Apparently they taste NUTS! “For most reading this article, food is readily available on nearly any street corner. Securing our next meal takes very little thought, effort, and
Tips For Growing Great Carrots
“Yesterday, some readers asked if I had any tips for growing great carrots, so I thought I’d share a few things that work well for me. I’m by
Easy Home Made Mayonnaise
“Once you start making your own mayonnaise, and realize just how simple and tasty it is, you wont be interested in the preservative-laden shop-bought options anymore. I recently
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