DIY Dishwasher Detergent Tablet Recipe
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 …
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 …
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 …
Disasters can strike at any time, often making the things we take for granted inaccessible, like readily available & clean water. Water always becomes the number one priority in an …
Imagine living debt free, with no mortgage hanging over your head and no utility bills. Lamar Alexander from Simple Solar Homesteading has done it. He even built his 400sqft cabin for $2000. …