Building a fire from hand-cut wood is no longer an exhausting process.  No kindling? No problem!  This kindling splitter allows you to cut your own kindling with easy. Simply set up the Kindling Cracker Firewood Splitter, insert the log you...
This one is for all of you DIY spirited chicken owners on a budget. Caring for multiple chickens at a time is expensive enough, without having to break the bank purchasing a coop to keep your ladies safe from...
Shipping pallets are super-popular with DIYers. It's a great, eco-friendly building material that is extremely versatile. Here's what you need: Pallet Hooks and screws Paint, letter stencils, sponge brush (Optional) Sandpaper Right angle ruler Ruler or tape measure Pencil Safety glasses Circular Saw Cordless Drill Screwdriver Get the full how-to VIA One...
Anyone who has studied American laws, knows that there's almost always a loophole. This is precisely what the creator of an untraceable, 3D-printed assault weapon blueprint is using to his advantage. One man, Cody Wilson, is taking the defense of gun...
One thing we have way too much of on this planet? Plastic. One thing we seem to have a major shortage of? Sustainable building materials. Building a home can be astronomically expensive, and most building projects are likely to devastate the...
There are so many reasons to keep your chickens entertained: chickens need entertainment is so that they won't cause trouble, if you keep your hens happy it will improve the production of eggs, or maybe you just love your...
As the economy gets worse people look for new (or old) ways to preserve the things they care about most. Something often not thought about as far as canning is concerned for the average person is canning bacon. Most...
It's only January and almost everyone in Austin is suffering from Cedar allergies! A few nights ago I met with some natural health friends at Brave New Books and we all practiced DIY Lymphatic Drainage and experienced immediate results! As you...
These camping and survival gifts are perfect for the wilderness lover in your family! There is so much cool camping gear to chose from - we sifted through hundreds of products to find these resourceful and thoughtful gifts. 2017 Best...
Can you really start a fire with just one stick? If it's fatwood, then the answer is YES! Even a tiny pile of shavings from a stick of fatwood will instantly ignite with the smallest spark, as shown in this...
If you frequent any Health Food store or the health food section of most groceries, you have probably heard of this kombucha elixir the Chinese referred to as "The Elixir of Immortality". It turns out that the fizzy drink...
Long before you live off-grid, you'll need to rethink a few things about modern living, and learn a few new skills as well. Off-grid living comes with a decent learning curve. This is especially true when you've grown up in...