This step by step video shows you how to make a simple (portable) homemade solar dehydrator which is an inexpensive and efficient way to dry foods, like fruits and

In this 3 part series you’ll learn how to build a system to collect rain water for emergency storage scenarios and also to use to water your garden. The

The Storm Glass was first invented in the mid 1700’s, and soon made it’s way into ships and harbors around Europe to help give warning of approaching bad

Just three months ago we purchased 5 acres of land in the Pacific Northwest where we will be working to develop our off grid homestead 100% from scratch.

This video shows the build of a homemade water purifier that is extremely effective and super easy to make. The “2 Stage” design purifies almost all water sources

Four concrete blocks is all it takes to make this simple yet extremely effective rocket stove! The cost? Just $5.16. This video shows you how to put it together.

I built this tiled roof hut in the bush using only primitive tools and materials. It should be pointed out that I do not live in the wild

How many people out there, whether you’re interested in prefab houses or you’re part of the tiny homes movement have thought about ever taking a cruise (is that

Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, Sugi wood (cryptomeria japonica L.f., also called

A smokehouse is the ideal solution for preserving and cooking a wide variety of foods, from smoked meats to smoked cheese, and even smoked vegetables. Not only does

Here are some good insights from John Suscovich who started his farm a few years ago, and learned a thing or two in the process… A farmer friend

What Are Tick Tubes? Tick tubes are a great first line of defense against nature’s Lyme-carrying nasties. If you live in an area where there are lots of

This guy can make a bow & arrow from scratch using nothing but primitive stone tools… Here’s an explanation of how he did it… I made this bow

This is a documentary movie uncovering the process of building a wooden house with hand tools from local materials starting from forest till the living space. “Our house