Pizza is a meal we can all agree on. It easily feeds your stomach and your soul. Everyone has their favorite pizza place where the pizza is consistently perfect due to that large brick oven it cooks in. You keep going back to the restaurant because you think you can’t get the same perfect pizza without…
Don’t Throw Away These Items
One of the best parts of DIY/Survival is being able to look at something and see not just the item that it was intended but also for what it could be. That is what this article is about. Being able to look at everyday items as something more than what they are currently. We are…
Simple Tips for Wood Finishing
You’ve spent all this time and effort creating a piece of wood furniture you’re proud of. Why not then spend a bit more time ensuring its longevity and quality by putting a finish on it? You may think that taking this extra step is going to require research, more tools and patience that you just don’t have.…
How To Make A Mega Anvil For Blacksmithing
Whether you’re new to the blacksmith world or could weld in your sleep, you know that an anvil is a blacksmith’s best friend. It provides the strong surface upon which an object is struck and can make a huge difference in the efficiency and quality of a blacksmith’s work. However, a sturdy anvil comes with…
Old Car With No USB Port- Use This To Create One
It seems that the newer cars come standard with things that used to be expensive options. This is great if you can afford a newer car but with increasing price tags and income that is stagnant, that percentage is shrinking. So what do you do when you haver a cell phone that needs charging and you are…
How To Save Money on Simple Fixes
Have you ever heard the phrase “You don’t know what you don’t know.” I have. 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…
5 Ways To Keep The House Warmer With Cardboard
Spring may officially arrive in the U.S. in two weeks, but that doesn’t mean there’s still plenty of winter left in many other places. It’s also never too early to start prepping for Winter 2017, especially when that prepping can save you money. You may only view cardboard as a way to ship your packages or…
How To Make A Survival Forge Out of a Brake Drum
If you love blacksmithing, you know it can come with a high price tag. The equipment and materials can add up quickly. However, you don’t need to give up blacksmithing just because of its expense! There’s a way to create a forge using a typical brake drum. Who knew? This DIY forge will also make for…
How To Pick The Right Anvil & Forge for Blacksmithing
There are two common things that come to mind whenever someone mentions blacksmithing: An Anvil & Forge. These two tools are staples of the industry and you cannot accomplish much without them. Having the right set of tools can be daunting but that is why we are here to help. You’ll definitely want to get a high-quality…
