I knew this was kind of possible; as a kid we used to leave dead alkaline batteries out in the sunshine for a few hours, and this seemed to recharge them a little bit, so we could get a bit […]
I just stumbled on the SpareOne Plus Emergency Cellphone Phone on Amazon and I thought this looks very interesting – an emergency/survival cellphone that runs on a single AA battery, which is included and has an amazing 15 years shelf life… […]
We have done several posts about the numerous uses for vinegar for DIY, cleaning, first aid and gardening, but here’s a cool 3 minute video which demonstrates 10 vinegar life hacks you really should know! Watch the video – not […]
Watch the video above and find out how to hack a 9 volt battery to extract the 6 usable AAAA batteries from within it. AAAA batteries are slightly smaller than AAA batteries, but the video also shows how to use […]
A few weeks back we did a post about making a DIY super low cost heater with some candles and some plant pots, which can heat a small room for 30 cents a day, see: Heat A Room, Cabin Or Boat […]
All of us would love ‘free’ electricity but the problem is, most of us don’t have the money to invest in a professional solar power system or a wind powered generator… Luckily with a bit of DIY skill and some […]
Wow, cold and flu season is well and truly here… I was only telling a friend a few weeks back that I hadn’t had a cold in over ten months, I should have known better as I have had the […]
What’s not to love about garlic? Garlic is really easy to grow (plant December/January), it makes food taste awesome AND it has to be just one of the healthiest things you can eat, I mean seriously the list of ailments […]
We have posted about DIY dehydrated meals and mixes before, see: Dry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jars (just add water and cook!) 472 Dehydrated Complete Meals In Jars How To Make Your Own Dehydrated Meal Packs Dry Pre-Measured Complete Meals In Jars: Rice Mixes Today we are talking […]
I think it is safe to say that most of us are experts at roasting marshmallows over campfires and firepits etc, but how many of you have actually had a go at making your own marshmallows from scratch? Why would […]
Everyone has some old jeans that either no longer fit or they are worn out… Rather than leave them siting in the back of the wardrobe or throwing them in the trash, why not recycle them into something you can […]
I have always said a bandana is a must have item to have in your pack when venturing out into the wilderness. It’s also a must have for a bug-out-bag! Check out our previous post: 101 Uses For A Bandana – Survival, Medical, […]
This off-the-grid floating cabin is awesome! My recommendation – make some coffee, press play and sit back, relax and watch this 12 minute video. I can all but guarantee that if you follow us on Facebook, or you are a […]
Fire pits are like barbecues – everyone should have one! There’s nothing better than sitting out in the dark roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, it certainly beats sitting indoors addicted to reality TV… If you don’t yet have a […]
I am sure most of you know, but just in case, a perennial plant/vegetable is a plant that lives for more than two full growing seasons. It basically grows and crops each year before dying back in the Winter and […]
