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DIY Recycled Pallet Teepee Tutorial: Make Yours Now!
This pallet teepee idea is AWESOME. This teepee design by Killer B has recently gained a great deal of notice because it’s beautiful! Unfortunately, it’s
How to Prevent (and Treat) Frostbite in Chickens
There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. This article explores how to prevent and treat frostbite in chickens.
Ebola: Strategies for Readiness
A number of people have been asking me for my opinion on the Ebola situation, so if you’re wondering what I think, here it is…
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
Growing Guide To Beat The Heat: Drought Resistant Plants
You are capable of growing and producing your own food, you just have to be knowledgeable on the conditions and care your plants need! Find
Man Builds Incredible Earthen Hut with Primative Tools and Bare Hands
Earthen Hut By Hand Talk about do it yourself! In this amazing time-lapse video, a bushman builds a solid mud hut using only naturally occurring
Make Mom Happy With These Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts
For all of you forgetful sons and daughters, Mother’s Day is coming up very quickly, on May 14th to be exact. While mom will probably enjoy
Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can
How to Not Die While Wildcrafting: 15 Rules for Foraging Safely
This article was originally published on The Grow Network. Walking out into the forests or fields and coming back with an armload of food and
Alarming New Study: Unvaccinated Kids are Healthier
A groundbreaking new study covering the health of vaccinated versus unvaccinated American children has delivered some shocking results. **UPDATE** It seems that the original link
General Mills is Sneaking High Fructose Corn Syrup in “Health” Foods
Food giant General Mills proudly boasts on the front of many of its products that it doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup, a chemical with
This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock