Affordable DIY Auxiliary Solar Arrays
Even though solar power is free and a sustainable form of energy, it doesn’t mean it’s cheap to put it to work for you. If you pay a company to install solar panels for you the conventional way, it can
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101 Uses For Paracord
Just came across a great list type article covering 101 uses for paracord. There are really over 100 uses, but Above Average Joe couldn’t think of the other 20. So he needs your help. Get the 80 and tell him
How To Build A Concrete Block Raised Bed Garden
So you have lousy soil or limited space, but you still want to garden? Build a raised bed garden! Most people will tell you to use wood for your raised bed vegetable garden, but after reading this article, you’ll understand
10 Plants That Can Kill You
You’ve probably come across dozens of articles telling you which wild plants you can eat or use for medicinal purposes – especially in a survival situation. But one thing I hardly ever come across is articles that tell you what
How To Make Medicinal Herbal Infusions
There may come a time where we won’t have access to traditional medicines, both prescription and over the counter. Which is why you really should dedicate some time to learning about herbal remedies and how to make medicinal herbal infusions.
Make a DIY Solar Shower For Under $100
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you come across this. The DIY solar powered shower. For starters, I didn’t even know this was possible or that it existed, but nothing surprises me anymore. Nor should anything surprise you.
How To Make A Food Dehydrator From A Dorm or Old Refrigerator
If you want to get into dehydrating foods for long term storage or just because you like eating dehydrated fruits, it’s going to cost you some money to purchase a food dehydrator (also known as food dryer). Especially if you
Off Grid Attack: EPA To Outlaw Many Wood Burning Stoves
This is funny, but sad at the same time. Actually more pathetic. The EPA has decided that after ALL these years of being useful and a great alternative to using gas and oil for heat, wood burning stoves are now
How To Make Seed Starting Pots From Toilet Paper Rolls
What you’re about to see is both creative and ingenious. It’s an article and tutorial on how to make seed starting pots from toilet paper rolls. You know… the cardboard roll that is left after you use up the entire
