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Micro Hydro Generator
“Consider ways to increase self reliance and reduce your power bill by using alternative means of powering appliances. The efficiency of most micro-hydro generators ranges from 30–70%. They
DIY Homemade Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
“Let’s face it, life on a farm while often idyllic is messy. There’s mud, dirt and dust, chicken and horse manure. I am in and out of the
2 Liter Bottles Of Light
The slums of the Philippines are getting an extreme home makeover in the form of two liter bottles in their ceilings. The bottles function as 60-watt lights powered by
The Future Living House
The Future Living house is a testament to the will of design. It took twenty six designers (a feat in itself) to create it. Every technologic leap was analyzed
Turn A Dead Chest Freezer Into A Miniature Root Cellar
We had a bumper crop of potatoes last year. After freezing them (as fries, casseroles, etc), canning some, and giving over 200 lbs away, we needed a reliable
How To Make Pure Olive Oil Soap
“I heard the stories about 100% olive oil soap, that it was so gentle and mild, yet “slippery” and “low suds.” I made up a batch and have
How To Make A Vertical Gutter Garden
Create your own pallet herb garden. By growing vertically you will save space in your backyard and be able to grow more food for you and your family.
Making A Fish Trap
“The content of this tutorial doesn’t have to be followed precisely, its just how i did things and it turned out well. First you need to go gathering
How To Make Root Beer
“I’ve been making my own sodas for a while now. I started off cheating, which, by the way, I hear is all the rage right now. It seems
A Dozen Homemade Organic Garden Remedies
“Veggie gardens need special care. Vegetable plants are prone to all sorts of disease and fungus. They are highly sought after by pests both big and teeny teeny
Connecticut-Sized Dead Zone Found in Gulf of Mexico
“Imagine if all of the animals throughout the entire state of Connecticut left or died. This is what happens every year in the Gulf of Mexico. The size
How To Make A Chicken Barrow
I call this a Chicken Barrow instead of a Chicken Tractor because it really reminds me more of a wheel barrow than a tractor! Anyway, after researching chicken
Grow Your Own Cooking Oil
You want to be more self sufficient? Well here’s a way to grow your own cooking oil. There are two basic kinds of sunflowers, confectionery the kind you
How To Make An Apache Foot Hold Trap
“The Apache foothold trap was traditionally used to trap big game like deer. It consists of a hole, a snare and wooden stakes. Although it was intended for
3 Ways To Naturally Make Yeast
“Where would we be without the discovery of yeast? Fresh, puffy bread would be non-existent, and need I not mention the fact that beer, wine and alcohol products
How To Weave A Wicker Basket
The type of basket work featured in this article is often referred to as ‘Wicker’ or ‘Stake and Strand’ basketry. When looking at the sides of a basket,
How To Make Lavender Essential Oil
“Technically this tutorial makes a lavender tincture or extract which is a little less potent than a pure essential oil. I’m OK with it because I use my
Space Saving Bean Teepees
“This is a space saver when growing beans. Above is a small space version of the bean tee pee. Your poles can be wood or bamboo. You want to
Cedar: Quick & Easy Survival Cordage
“In our modern society we’ve pretty much eliminated the need for rope. I rarely use rope or string for normal every day applications. When I was a kid
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