When I first laid eyes upon this contraption I wondered about its practicality. It seems to be rather large and the thought of having to lug this around with the rest of the bug out gear or find place for it among the other things I have stockpiled made me sigh a bit but the…
LifeStraw Go Bottle is Answering The Biggest Problem For Preppers
While here at DIY we love the do it yourself concept there are times when a product comes along and is so well built, and answers the most basic of needs that we take notice. Sure there are times that we balk at the idea of consumerism for the sake of consumerism and let’s face…
[Video] 5 Long Lost Ways our Grandmothers Used Dandelions
There are so many things that our grandmothers knew that we seem to have forgotten along the way. Knowing how to use things found in nature, things that we normally see as weeds can be so much more than that. Some of these may seem strange to us as modern day culture tells us that we…
Why Every Homestead Should Have American Guinea Hogs
American Guinea Hogs have been the go to pig for the homesteader dating all the way back to the 1800’s. They were the first choice due to their size and temperament. Today it’s very rare to see homesteaders with hundreds of acres unless you’re one of the lucky ones, but most of us survive on what…
[Video] Build A Dust Collection System for the Workshop and Save Hundreds
Anyone who has spent any time in a wood shop or has worked with wood in your own garage or home knows what a mess it can make. Sure you get some awesome projects out of it but let’s face it clean up can be a huge mess. That is why I was so happy…
[Video] How To Use a Nut Wrench To Open a Lock
Unlocking things is one of the most common things that we do on a daily basis. It is one of those activities that we do no think about as it has become second nature for everyone over the age of 5. But what happens if you do not have a key! Suddenly that thing that…
[Video] What Does That Do? Uses for The Things We Always Wondered About
Huh! Well, that’s interesting! Honestly, it’s used often by people who were left completely in the dark about things others might have thought of as obvious. I honestly cannot tell you how many times a week I utter that phrase. It seems there is always something to learn about the mosts common things. Now, I am sure that…
6 Fool Proof Plants For First Time Gardners
I am not one who you would say was born with a green thumb- I have had to learn through a lot of trial and error and to my dismay a lot of dead plants. The more I talked to people the more I have found out that many of them were the same way.…
5 Facts About The Show Trading Spaces Most People Never Knew
Any DIY usually has their favorite television show that fulfills that DIY obsession. Many have multiple shows in fact, or they simply park it on HGTV and call it a day. Either way, DIY television has been a staple for cable networks for decades and it has seen substantial success on both mainstream television stations as…
