Countless times throughout the day we turn on the faucets in our homes either to wash our hands, bathe, fill up a water bottle or to cook. It’s become such a commonplace resource that we forget exactly from where it comes. As an off-gridder or homesteader, you’re keenly aware that water is yet another government-run…
The Item Everyone Should Have On Hand To Fix Household Repairs
If you’re a handy person, then you’re fairly comfortable doing odd jobs and repairs around your home. You may even dare to tangle with the plumbing if it’s necessary. Since you don’t need to constantly rack up bills with repair companies, you’re the envy of many people! For those of us who either seem to…
Give That Dresser New Life By Refinishing It
Each time we enter our home, we want it to be a relaxing and enjoyable space. So, every once in awhile, we feel the need to spruce it up. The sprucing might entail painting the walls of your living room a different color, purchasing a new dining set or refinishing an old and dingy-looking piece of furniture.…
How These Parents Transformed Their Toddlers’ Toy Cars is Shocking
Your typical children’s toy is fun and engaging, but can be found at any chain store and purchased by anyone and everyone. Instead, we can turn to the DIY world to recycle old toys into new and creative ones. The unique toys we end up making can’t be purchased in a store so you know…
Cleaning Stubborn Concrete Stains With This Household Drain Buster
Whether you share a home with a friend, significant other or roommate, then you know that not everyone has the same principles when it comes to cleaning. Some people are spotless and will navigate from room to room cleaning every spec of dust and dirt off of furniture and other surfaces. Others are more laidback…
How To Make Solar Pool Heaters For Cheap
As we look to the last few weeks of summer we find that we are hitting that time of year when we have to start thinking about closing up our pools. While some may have a ton of money to go out and purchase expensive pool heaters we like to look at projects from a…
10 Things To Have When The Power Grid Fails
In this information age, we’re able to learn about pretty much anything by either turning on our TVs or clicking our laptop’s mouse. This includes being able to discern whether or not a potentially disastrous event, such as a hurricane or tornado, is going to affect us. We might even have time to quickly gather…
This Innovative Beijing Building Does More Than Meets The Eye
If you were asked to name the top 5 most polluted cities in the world, which ones would make your list? It’s likely that at least one city in China would come to mind: Beijing. Breathing in dirty air is the price we pay for living in large cities. One artist is trying to develop…
8 Ways To Keep Rural Property Safe & Secure
Our homes should be places of comfort and tranquility. That’s particularly the case if you live amongst nature in a more rural environment. While you enjoy not having to see other houses or people each time you look out your window, there’s a downside to living in the countryside: lack of security. Cities are packed with…
