Kevin Bentley, based in Georgia (and a tiny house fan) shares his “Pallet Cabin” with us – one he made from recycled and free pallet wood. This cabin,
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Kevin Bentley, based in Georgia (and a tiny house fan) shares his “Pallet Cabin” with us – one he made from recycled and free pallet wood. This cabin,
A hydraulic ram pump is a pressure pump primarily used to pump water in remote areas where a power source such as electricity or fuel is limited or unavailable.
So, you’re tired of being at the mercy of the electric company when it comes to hot water, huh? Well, fear not, because we have a solution that
Here’s an interesting method of pest control designed to keep slugs & snails out of a garden bed. One guy made a mini electric fence out of garden
This Ingenious DIY Shed Was Constructed From Recycled Wood Pallets! The utilization of recycled materials in construction projects has gained significant attention in recent years, as individuals seek
I invented the Bow Blower, a combination of the bow drill and forge blower to make a device that can force air into a fire while being easy
Build your own DIY solar dehydrator! This project was built using 1 piece of plywood, 10 food grade screens plus a bunch of salvaged materials that were then
This is the first of a series of videos that will chronicle my construction of building a sunken greenhouse, otherwise known as a Walipini or Pit Green house.
What do you get with sunshine and an old plastic bottle filled with water and chlorine? Thanks to Alfred Moser and a group of MIT students, you get
The intensity of sunlight on Earth is about 1300 Watts per square meter. When you focus the sun’s rays using a magnifying glass (or in this case a
Here’s how to make a non-compressor based “5 gallon bucket” air conditioner. A very simple DIY. The items needed include: a bucket, styrofoam liner, pvc pipe, small fan,
Willow is very satisfying to work with and lends itself to making rustic screens, structures and supports for a beautiful natural look. No special tools needed! Willow structures
You can build trellising cages for your container and ground planted vegetables by using 14 gauge metal fencing. It is easier than you think and it will save
When Canada’s top-ranked whitewater kayaker Ben Hayward (vanstarter.com) decided to pursue his Olympic dream, he began a life on the road racing in Europe. To afford this itinerant
This is a water powered hammer called a “Monjolo”. It’s used for pulverizing materials into powder. I realize it’s under powered but built it as a proof of
Using solar energy to generate heat is something that’s common and widespread among those who live an off-the-grid lifestyle. But what about using solar power to cool your
The black soldier fly is a common and widespread fly. The larvae and adults are considered neither pests nor vectors. Instead, black soldier fly larvae play a similar role
We love recycling projects so much, because we are fascinated by the process of creating something new and beautiful from an old and seemingly useless object. The beauty
A worm tower goes directly in the garden and provides a habitat for your red wiggler composting worms. Feed them with your kitchen scraps and coffee grounds and
If you want to make a really simple (and cheap) mini greenhouse for your garden, then here’s a really simple project that uses hula-hoops and a few other
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