Shannon Adrian

A few weeks ago I posted some recipes for homemade laundry detergent that can be made with borax and washing soda. Now I am going to share the recipe I …

Spring is here, so now is the time to start garden seeds indoors to prepare for the growing season. Starting seeds early gives plants a head start in cold climates …

Keeping a flock of chickens is something that is hugely popular again as more and more people realize the benefits of growing/raising their own food. Chickens are pretty simple to …

Most people know to keep candles and flashlights in their home emergency kits in case of power outages, but how about a tub of Crisco? A very simple and very …

Starting a fire with water may seem counterintuitive, but water is actually a very useful tool for starting fires in emergency situations if no other options are available.  Water can …

Milk jugs are a simple (and free!) way to set up a drip irrigation system for garden plants.  This idea uses the same principle as the ancient irrigation system using …

Rain chains are an appealing and practical alternative to traditional downspouts, providing a visually captivating way to transport water from the roof of a building down to a catch basin …

The tremendous amount of heat that can be generated by bringing the light of the sun to a focal point through a lens is pretty amazing. Did you ever use …

German architect André Broessel of Rawlemon has invented a solar energy system that uses a simple concept – a glass sphere that concentrates light on a focal point – to maximize …

Sharon of Roses & Rust created this beautiful little kitchen garden using a grid of concrete pavers. I love this idea for so many reasons. The pavers space out the …