How To Build A Five Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator With self-sufficiency on the rise these days with us all dreaming of that off grid life, it is common to see people trying to set up their own power or water supply. Recycling is almost a regular thing now so those …
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Build a Simple PVC Water Well Hand Pump
Build a Simple PVC Water Well Hand Pump Parts List for Hand Pump for Water Well Using PVC Pipe and Fittings This goes with the Schematic Diagram A – 1 inch PVC Schedule 40 pipe B – 3/4 inch PVC Schedule 40 pipe C – 1 1/4 inch PVC Schedule 40 …
Read More »Mastering Meat Smoking: A Guide to Professional Results with Home Equipment
Smoking Meat – Get Professional Results At Home Smoking foods as a means of cooking and flavoring is nothing new. In fact, this cooking technique has been used for thousands of years. Since primitive caveman first put fire to flesh, the process has been evolving. In modern times, smoke is …
Read More »30 Reasons Every Home Should Have a Box of Borax on Hand
30 Reasons Every Home Should Have a Box of Borax on Hand Borax, also known as sodium borate, is a mineral salt of boric acid. Commonly used in powder form, borax has a variety of uses. While it’s most common use is as a laundry detergent booster, borax can also …
Read More »How To Convert An Old Washing Machine Into a Water Powered Generator
How To Convert An Old Washing Machine Into a Water Powered Generator -New Improved model- WARNING: This video is intended for information purposes only, working with electricity can be dangerous, If you are not qualified, please consult an electrician before attempting any wiring shown in this video. I’ve been living …
Read More »Benefits of having a Himalayan Salt Lamp in your home
Benefits of having a Himalayan Salt Lamp in your home Before you sit down to read this article on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, just take a few moments to take a look around your surroundings and identify all the electrical devices that surround you. Maybe you can hear the …
Read More »25 Ways Duct Tape Can Help You in a Survival Situation
25 Ways Duct Tape Can Help You in a Survival Situation Originally used during World War 2 to waterproof ammunition boxes, duct tape has truly become one of the most versatile materials in the world. I’ve seen duct tape used for just about everything from sealing duct work to making …
Read More »How To Make A 5 Gallon, Self-Resetting Mouse Trap
How To Make A 5 Gallon, Self-Resetting Mouse Trap Bucket traps may be lethal or non-lethal. Both types have a ramp which leads to the rim of a deep-walled container, such as a bucket. The bucket may contain a liquid to drown the trapped mouse. The mouse is baited to the top …
Read More »Guide To Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden
Guide To Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden With summer winding down, many people think that the time to reap fresh vegetables from home gardens may be winding down along with it. Savvy gardeners know, however, that there is still time to sow and grow some of the tastiest vegetables you …
Read More »37 RV hacks that will make you a happy camper
37 RV hacks that will make you a happy camper I have a friend who lives in an RV. Rather than buying a house, he decided he would rather buy an RV and travel the states. Not a bad idea in my book! The only thing he mentioned to me …
Read More »Living Better With Lemons: 34 Amazing Uses for a Simple Citrus Fruit
Living Better With Lemons: 34 Amazing Uses for a Simple Citrus Fruit We all know the old adage “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, but as it turns out, this fantastic fruit has so many more uses than a simple summer refreshment. Of course, lemons can be used in …
Read More »A Comprehensive List of Natural Ant Repellents and Tips in 4 Simple Steps
List of Natural Ant Repellents and Tips in 4 Simple Steps As much as we hate it and as much as it makes us feel unclean, an ant invasion in your home or garden will happen from time to time. It’s a hassle to figure out and an embarrassment when …
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