Category: Skills / Knowledge / DIY
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Power HVAC Furnace With An Inverter?
I absolutely believe that knowledge is power. And if I’m being honest, I never considered trying to run my HVAC furnace off a battery. Why? Because it seems like a real waste of precious battery power, especially since I can keep warm other ways. But that doesn’t mean you and I shouldn’t be aware of…
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J, K, L, P-shaped Rocket Stoves
I’d never much considered the shape of a rocket stove. I’d always figured that the traditional L-shaped design was good enough, but this P-shaped design, built from strong steel, looks to be real winner if you don’t mind spending a bit of money on the parts. No matter the design, rocket stoves are very efficient!…
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DIY Reflective Heater
Here’s a neat way to make your own DIY heater out of vegetable cans by also using items I’d never considered, such as a 100% carbon felt to act as a wick and stainless steel mesh to act as the mantle. Overall, I like the design a lot, though I think the build could be…
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Small Rainwater Catch, Does It Work?
Last Friday, my son began to ask me about our water preparedness plan. I was honest; it’s not great. I told him we had eight 55-gallon drums that had clean water we could drink, and six IBC totes collecting rooftop rainwater that would certainly need filtered and then boiled before I would feel comfortable consuming…
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40 Clever Ways to Earn Money From Your Homestead
Living on an old-fashioned homestead eliminates many employment opportunities by design. The environment forces you to carve out a living for yourself however you can. Although you primarily live off the land, you still need some money to expand and improve your home. There are many clever ways to earn money in the country and…
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DIY Ceramic Pot Water Filter
I continue to believe that we’re heading for a big problem here in America, and likely the world. Precious resources, like water, will become more expensive and scarce, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to do things on my own. While I have an assortment of water filters, like the gravity-fed Berkey, Sawyer…
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24 Military Fitness Exercises Every Prepper Should Master
Many survivalists pride themselves on their bug out bags and survival skills, but what about being able-bodied and athletic? If a SHTF scenario occurs, our fitness immediately becomes our most valuable asset. The phrase “survival of the fittest” comes to mind. A millennia ago, everyone needed to have a moderate fitness level to stay alive.…
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Teaching Your Children Primitive Survival Skills
As a parent, you understandably want your children to grow up to be strong, independent individuals who can care for themselves. In most cases, this involves teaching your children how to communicate, understand basic subjects like math and science, cook and clean, and instill the importance of good ethics. However, another important thing to teach…
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How to Never Get a Serious Poison Ivy Rash Again
I wish I knew this last week because I’ve got the worst reaction to poison ivy I’ve ever had, and I’m absolutely miserable. Just watching this video sends chills down my spine and makes me want to go take another shower, lol…