This Is Our Definition of Family-Friendly! Aquaponics is a system that combines the science of aquaculture, or raising fish, with hydroponics, or growing plants in water instead of in soil. Merging these two systems is cool and efficient because the waste the fish produce provides nourishment for the plant life. Plus, the plants act as…
Here Are 2 Easy DIY Gas Masks That Actually Work!
You probably understand why you might need to have a gas mask on hand, or at least know how to quickly make one should disaster strike. Many people who are into prepping and survival strategies also understand the importance, as well as the basic principles behind making one that works. However, you might not be…
These 8 Hand-to-Hand Combat Moves Could Save Your Life!
Don’t Leave Home Without These Tips! We lock our doors, avoid walking alone at night, and take any number of other security measures to help protect ourselves. But if an assailant took you by surprise in an empty parking lot, would you know how to fend off the person and get away to safety? We…
The Basic Principles Behind A Good Gas Mask
This One Thing May Just Save Your Life! Most dedicated Preppers and survival enthusiasts have a thorough plan for if a catastrophe occurs, as well as a complete emergency kit to help them survive everything from a power outage to environmental contamination. However, not everyone includes a gas mask in their kit, or even thinks…
If Disaster Strikes, You Want THESE Foods In Your Pantry!
This Should Be the First Thing On Your Disaster Checklist! Should the unthinkable happen, we’ll not only have to consider safety and shelter, we’ll also have to figure out how to eat. Whether it’s a natural disaster or a human-caused event, we may found ourselves without food, especially if people clear out the grocery stores…
This Handheld Ultraviolet Light Is One of the Coolest DIY Projects We’ve Ever Seen!
You Probably Already Have Many of the Materials You Need! An ultraviolet is not only a really cool piece of technology, it’s also incredibly versatile and practical. It’s used in a wide range of scientific and professional applications — for example, for scientific experiments — but you can also use it read and write top…
We Made This Simple DIY Hydrogen Generator for Just a Few Bucks!
This Is Energy You Can Use With a Clean Conscience! If you’re interested in renewable energy (we know we are!), then you are going to love this simple, easy-to-make DIY hydrogen generator. It makes hydrogen from water, in a practice that’s all the rage right now in the world of renewable energy. It uses what’s…
Compost 101: Don’t Make These Mistakes?
It’s Really Hard to Mess Up Compost…But These Mistakes Are Really Common! Compost is an amazing thing. It reduces the amount of trash piling up in the landfills, because instead of throwing away food and other organic material, you put it all in a pile in your backyard where it can degrade and ultimately nourish…
This DIY Wood Carving Knife Gives Professional Results!
This Tool Is Essential For Anyone Who Enjoys Woodworking! Every DIY enthusiast needs a good wood carving knife. This little tool is ideal for a wide range of DIY products, and gives you the control you need for detailed cuts and carving techniques. The idea behind a wood carving knife is that because the handle…
