Tag archives for DIY
Earth Friendly Pest Control for the Home & Garden
While we have a veritable cornucopia of toxins lining the isles of our stores, the “nuclear solution” is not always warranted or healthy. For nearly every single one of nature’s…
Build Your Own Low-Tech Solar Box Cooker
In a world with expensive high tech solar cells capable of converting the sun's energy into convenient electricity, we often forget that the sun's energy is already in the perfect…
Cheap Homemade Fire Starters
Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of those military trioxane bars that can be found in just about every military surplus catalog on the planet. I generally tuck…
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…
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…
Create Your Own Emergency Water Supply
any of us who are otherwise well prepared for weather related emergencies, power outages, or other disasters are put to scratching our heads when we try to figure out a…
Delicious Recipes For Your Insides & Outsides
Check out these recipes for edibles and useful things at Reign of Tara. My favorites include the DIY Cleaning Products Recipes and Spice Tea. That reminds me, I really need to get…
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…