There are so many things that when mixed together become better and stronger. They create new and exciting ways to solve problems and one of the ingredients I found myself working with this past week is one every home has sitting on the dinner table! Salt. Salt is an untapped substance that can be used…
The 5 Tools Experts Say are Needed for Woodworking
Woodworking is an art form that has been around since man realized that sitting on rocks is seriously uncomfortable. It is a trade that I never see going out of style or becoming unnecessary no matter how much technology evolves and for those who live off the grid or are preparing for any sort of…
Easy To Make Outdoor Pallet Chair
Now that Spring is here we all want to enjoy time out in the nice weather, soaking up the sun and basking in all that nature has to offer us. Yet sitting on the ground or on a concrete patio or porch is NOT fun at all and that worn out furniture you purchased when…
How To Make a Secret Door That Looks Like a Bookcase
I have alway had a fascination with secret rooms. I blame the movies where the guy walks over to the fireplace or bookcase and pulls a simple lever and opens a hallway that leads to an underground bunker of some sort. Now that I am older and looking to renovate our basement I thought it…
[Video] How To Make a Cornhole Board
Cornhole is a game that has once again had a resurgence in popularity. Played at bars and tailgate parties across the nation people flock to any areas where this game is present. I recently wanted to purchase one of my own so I went online and found that they were in fact quite pricey. In…
What is a Wicking Bed and Why Do We Need One
When it comes to sustainable living there are many things that we are told we need. In fact, it can get downright overwhelming for those who are just starting out trying to build a self-sustaining lifestyle. One of the biggest things that you will need to learn is how to create a source of food…
Don’t Throw Away That Rim Just Yet- Do This Instead
It’s amazing what you will find when you clean out the garage. After a year or so of putting off the dreaded chore, I decided to finally clean out the garage. I had no idea what to expect and in all honesty, I wasn’t expecting much of anything. Through my grumbling and throwing stuff around I…
What Happens When We Combine Steel Wool and a Bow
We love when we find a way to combine simple products to make an extraordinaray item! These Self-Igniting Steel Wool Fire Arrows Will Strike Your Target Every Time! This is a fun little project that is simple to make and should be categorized under, “when I have some spare time and want to do something…
4 Lower Cost Items for Protection
Protection is usually the first thing that anyone thinks about when it comes to prepping.Usually, what I have found is that most preppers are already avid hunters or have some form of interest in weaponry. Yet, from time to time, I come across those who are just getting started and they may not know which…
