Author Archives: Tyler Onbekend
Making the Other Syrups; Birch, Walnut and Sycamore
We aren't all fortunate enough to live in a grove of maple trees from which we can tap our own maple syrup, but did you know that there are other…
Emergency Water For Any Home
Open the "emergency" closet or pantry in most homes and you'll probably find a few days of food, maybe a few weeks. What you won't typically find is nearly enough…
Learn Life-Saving Backcountry Navigation
Tyler: Even if you're not an avid camper or hiker, there are many scenarios where you might find yourself needing basic knowledge of navigating undeveloped areas efficiently and breakdown on…
Pre-Fab Yurt for Storage, Utility or Tiny Living
Tyler: Neat idea and sound quite economic for building and then transporting to site. Would love to see photos of some that have been built! The TenYurt eBook details a…
The Practical Costs & Profit of Keeping Chickens
While it is hard to put a price on the food security and safety of owning your owning laying chickens, you can calculate the raw financial aspects of it. At…
Is the City the Future for Honeybees? America’s Only Urban Beekeeping Store Owner Thinks So
Tyler: Bees and beekeepers are simply amazing. I’m very happy to see them and their enthusiasts flourishing in urban spaces. We've already seen studies that suggest that big city bees…
Patagonia Travel Belt
Tyler: We’ve all seen the classic travel and money belts, but this is the first one I might own. Belts are boring, but essential tools. Outside of holding up pants…
Cucumber Gardening Made Easy
One of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow cucumbers is in a raised bed system. Not just any old system but a cinder block garden. This garden system…