These adorable cottages in Portland, Oregon are truly beautiful examples of small-scale dwellings with all the amenities necessary for comfortable living. Best of all, they were built using mostly salvaged …
This rainwater collection system in the Canadian wilderness has provided a source of clean, potable water for this family of four’s off grid cabin for almost 20 years. Markerbuoy on …
There are many ways to heat with solar energy, but cooling can be a little more of a challenge. Desertsun02 on YouTube shows us a way to make a cheap …
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 …
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 …
Knowledge is power, and being able to build your own tools for survival is important. Flintknapping, or knapping, is the art of shaping flint or other types of stone into …
Would you live in a grain silo? Earl Stein in Utah does, and he built this neat home complete with a balcony and second floor. I never thought I’d say …
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 …