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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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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One Third Of U.S. Honeybee Colonies Died Last Winter, Threatening Food Supply…

More on the bee apocalypse… “Nearly one in three commercial honeybee colonies in the United States died or disappeared last winter, an unsustainable decline that threatens the nation’s

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Building A Solar Furnace To Heat The Shed…

Here’s a pretty cool little “up-cycling” project. This guy got some free time one day and decided, instead of sitting on his ass, he was going to made a basic solar

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How To Make Home Made Baby Wipes…

Lets face it, baby stuff is expensive. And there’s a whole bunch of stuff new mums need. Nappies, wipes, creams, more nappies, wipes, and creams… So why not

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World War Bee (Maybe) – Putin VS Obama

An impending bee apocalypse could lead to world war, according to Putin… The shocking minutes relating to President Putin’s meeting last month with US Secretary of State John

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Free Documentry – Gas Land

In May 2008, Josh Fox received a letter from a natural gas company offering to lease his family’s land in Milanville, Pennsylvania for $100,000 to drill for gas.

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Making Simple Flat Breads From Food Storage Staples Can Sustain Life In An Emergency

Everyone loves fry bread, tortillas and pita bread. All these breads can be made from a few staple ingredients. If you get caught in an emergency situation, these

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Organic Chicken Feed Is Cheep When You Make It Yourself

A benefit of raising your own chickens is having inexpensive organic eggs and meat. The problem is that in many areas it is nearly impossible to get organic

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The Portable Treehouse

Want to go camping, but afraid of bugs, snakes, or bears? Why not pitch your tent in the air, above the forest floor and away from critters and

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So You Wanna Pick A Fight With A Bear?

Looking to pick a fight with a bear? Well, we wish you good luck with that, but just incase… According to Stephen Colbert, bears are the number one

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