As our landfills begin to overflow with trash we are forced to find new alternatives to the way that we have been doing things. While recycling has done a lot for the environment we still need to find ways to eliminate the dangers at its source and one of the best ways we can do…
How To Craft a 4 Tiered Coffee Table
Throw out that old coffee table and get to work creating your own unique coffee table. I was at my friends house last week and noticed an awesome creation made with wooden pallets. He had re-purposed pallets into a coffee table. Mind you, I am not very crafty and so I was skeptical about taking…
How To Build an Environmentally Friendly Thermal Umbrella Home
I am obsessed with these homes! Not only are they environmentally friendly but they are also amazing at keeping energy costs low and utilizing nature as an integral part of their construction. Did I also mention that it is solar powered… which means you never have to worry about your electricity bill? With just a few…
4 Reasons People Call A Handyman That Are Simple Fixes
If you own a home, live on a homestead, or are existing off the grid then you know that things are always bound to go wrong at some point. Even if they don’t go “wrong” per say at some point something around the home will need repair. That is why it’s vital now more than…
How To Master the Bowline Knot
For any outdoorsman knowing how to tie a good knot is as vital as a child knowing the ABC’s. It is part of the basics learned early on. Not everyone, though, has the chance to learn these things at an early age so that is why we are here. To show you how to tie…
Architect Takes WW1 Era Cement Factory & Turns it into Amazing Off Grid Home
Architect Ricardo Bofill found something in 1973 that he simply couldn’t pass up. After stumbling across an old cement factory he found he knew that he could not let this opportunity pass him by so he purchased the old run down building and began plans to transform it into something that is truly mesmerizing. Now, 45…
Here are the Medications To Have On Hand For When SHTF (According to a Doctor)
We have all had those thoughts of “what do we do if we are out in the field, living off the grid or the grid has collapsed and we are unable to see medical treatment. In order to better prepare ourselves, we started researching medicines that would be easy to carry and administer in the…
These DIY Weapons Will Keep Everyone Safe
Not everyone has the means to go out and purchase enough weapons and ammo to fully supply an armory. The good news is there are other options. While many may rely on the traditional methods you can still protect yourself and those that you love with these amazing DIY weapons that you can make right from…
Drought Proof Livestock Feed
There are many things to consider when starting a homestead. Especially if you are going to have livestock. Food is among the top worries among homesteaders and as the seasons change you want to make sure that your livestock are well taken care of. Most of us would love if our pastures and homestead were…
