This modest little cabin is made using two 40 foot shipping containers, with beautiful landscaping outside and rustically gorgeous decorating inside. It took the owner, Larry, almost 2 years and …
Survival has rules? No, not really. You can think of the rules of survival more as guidelines on what you should prioritize if you end up in a situation where …
Dr. Willem Van Cotthem experimented with this vertical gardening system using recycled plastic bottles stacked and attached to a fence. He began with the 2011 growing season and continued through …
Are you ready to build a greenhouse? Whether you’re planning on going large or small, your project doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve gathered up 13 greenhouse plans and …
This gorgeous off grid tiny house was designed and built from scratch by Ben Barthell of Shopdog. Constructed on a 24 x 8.5-foot flatbed trailer, it is a beautiful example …
One of the easiest ways to collect water in emergency situations is the transpiration technique. Using just a clear plastic bag and some type of cordage for tying, you can …
In circumstances where water is plentiful but unsafe to drink, knowing how to obtain clean drinking water could mean the difference between life and death. Sadly, there are many disaster …
One of the biggest limitations of static solar panels is that they are only at maximum efficiency while the sun is shining directly on them. If panels are able to …
This simple rain barrel configuration collects over 825 gallons of water from the rain gutter on one house. Using PVC pipes, these inexpensive 55-gallon plastic barrels are connected together …
Greenhouses are amazing for their traditional purpose of growing plants and extending the growing season in cold climates, but did you know a greenhouse can also be used to heat …