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How To Make An Underground Greenhouse
One of the main principles involves embedding the greenhouse in the earth to take advantage of the earth’s constant temperature, to store the solar energy collected during the
How To Make Your Own Mustard
Why make your own mustard? Why not? Making your own mustard is really simple and super cheap. By avoiding store-bought brands you are also avoiding common artificial flavors
Purifying Water With Stones
“When I mention to someone that you can boil water with hot stones, they always ask me two questions… Why would you do that? How do you do
Free Documentary – Global Dimming, Geoengineering & Global Warming
This is a BBC documentary with an interesting paradox about manmade Global Warming. It’s about how unintentional increased reflectance of the sun, due to manmade pollution, has actually
9 Ways To Start A Fire Without Matches
“There is a primal link between man and fire. Every man should know how to start one. A manly man knows how to start one without matches. It’s
The Top 50 Things To Disappear From Store Shelves During An Emergency
“Have you ever noticed how, whenever a big storm is predicted, people start rushing to stores to clean them out of ever food item and supply they have
5 Tactical Tips to Survive a Home Invasion
You could just lock your doors and get a dog (hey, bonus tips), but just incase… “Are you aware that you’re eight times more likely to be involved
Turning Oil Tanker Trucks Into Homes
My Dad would fricken love this. Not so sure about mum though. If she has trouble with the idea of a standard issue caravan, well. “There are many
The Low-Tech Art of Drying Herbs
“A bumper crop of basil, lemon balm and savory is wonderful, but what you do with it after you bring it in is every bit as important as
50 Ways To Conserve Water
“Unlike energy, water is a tangible resource; we can control its usage relatively easily. This is a good thing, given that climate change, population growth, and other factors
More Vertical Gardening Ideas
Vertical gardening is a pretty sweet option for those of us with limited space, and/or bad backs! In this example we can see lettuce trays attached to the weather
How To Make Homemade Mosquito Repellent
So there’s 10 of you sitting around a table outside, enjoying a nice meal as the sun is setting – and only one of you is getting attacked
Stop Shell Oil From Drilling The Russian Arctic
Thought Shell had paused its Arctic drilling plans? Think again. This summer they’re going back. This time with new buddy Gazprom, a Russian oil company with a long
How To Make A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
If you’re looking for a cool alternative energy project – no doubt a very cool bonding project to share with the kids – then building this vertical axis
Take The Guess Work Out Of Seed Spacing
One ruler to rule them all – Here’s a novel idea to take the guess work out of seed and plant spacing. This handy 1 meter ruler has
How To Open A Padlock With A Coke Can
Here’s an interesting how to video showing you how to open a padlock with coke can. Why? Well, because you can, yes you can…
DIY Orange Peel Vinegar Chicken Coop Cleaner
Are you aware that the average chicken coop can harbor harmful bacteria and parasites that can negatively impact the health of your flock? It is crucial to maintain
Basics on Water Storage, Resupply, and Purification
“Of all the resources that a prepper has to be concerned about in the event of a disruption of civilization, Practical Preppers consultant Scott Hunt says that water
Bring More Bees Into Your Garden
This awesome bamboo hanging “bee house” will attract more bees into your garden… “Boost your garden’s productivity by providing a happy home for peaceful, non-stinging Mason bees. Slightly
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