With gravity irrigation, you can water plants anywhere, in the ground or in containers, even if there’s no electricity available....
Diatomaceous earth––also called diatomite or simply DE––is a naturally occurring substance mined from certain lakebed deposits. It is made up...
Keeping a flock of laying hens is a great way to provide a homegrown protein source, put kitchen scraps to...
Research into home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires points to embers and small flames as the main way that...
Hugelkultur is a gardening technique that has been used for many years in Germany and has been more recently popularized by permaculturalist Sepp...
With the possibility of economic collapse in the USA looming, more and more people are becoming concerned about what the...
Extremely soft cheeses, such as cream cheese and paneer, do not require rennet. Their coagulation is made possible via acids,...
The news lately has covered several instances of “ghosts” being used to spy on private citizens. For example, a recent...
Are you facing a short growing season or the prospect of living in a “food desert,” where fresh, affordable produce...
If you ever find yourself stranded on an island or out in the wilderness with no fresh drinking water, knowing how to...
Rocket stoves are one of the best sustainable technologies out there. They use minimal fuel and create incredibly hot fires...
Wind storms, especially in combination with ice or snowstorms, can cause power outages that depending on where you live can...
What’s a diversion safe? It’s a secret hiding place to divert wouldbe thieves. It is usually in hollowed out container...
High winds can bring down power lines, cause property damage and pose life-threatening dangers to people and pets. It’s important...
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