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Basic Fishing for Fun, Supplement and Survival
Fishing can be fun and a good way to help provide additional fresh sources of food for the family. From coast to coast, everyone lives near bodies of water, from…
DIY, Enviromentally Conscious Laundry Detergent
Green is soooo hip, which means that many simple recipes and brands that were once consigned to the bottom shelf or stores have been repackaged, showcased and increased in price…
Catch More Fish; Building a Feeder System
Spring is here for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many that means an incredible amount of work is waiting to be done. Garden beds have to…
Tips on Maintaining & Diagnosing Small Engines
Don’t you hate it when you grab your chainsaw and head for your woodlot, and once you're there, the saw won’t start? Or you need your generator to produce electricity…
Choosing and Using a Wood Cookstove
There are several reasons to consider owning a wood cookstove. In an emergency, they can provide a source of heat and a way to cook. You are not dependent on…
Safe Home Fuel Storage: Fuel Types & Methods
Home storage of fuel is a necessity for homesteaders. Even if you are still on the grid, your truck, tractor, standby generator, etc. will still require fuel. I intend to…
You can never have enough light; Replacement Cord Lock LED Flashlight
I don't know about you but I adore all the places LED flashlights have made their way into. With their durability and frugal energy use, I'm always grateful to have…
Firemaking Tools: Introduction to Making & Using a Bow-Drill
When you are first learning bow-drill fire-making, you must make conditions and your bow drill set such that the chance of getting a coal is the greatest. If you do…