This post is quite timely for me as I currently have an ear, nose and throat infection that just won't go away. Earache is a bit like toothache - it sounds like a minor inconvenience, but the pain from both can be excruciating... If you suffer … [Continue reading]
We have done several posts about making your own knives and other small tools over the years, but the main stumbling block preventing most folks having a go is that the tutorials usually require a blacksmiths forge to heat, shape and harden the … [Continue reading]
Turmeric is one of the most medically and scientifically studied plants/herbs on the plant, but most of us just know it as one of the main ingredients in Indian curries. As a keen runner I was aware that turmeric has very powerful … [Continue reading]
Ok, when I say free, I am assuming you already have something laying around which I always seem to have - a broken printer... If you don't have one, chances are you know someone who does! If you can get hold of an old printer, some CDs and a length … [Continue reading]
If you have a small woodstove in your home or workshop etc, fitting a heat exchanger on the chimney is a great way to reclaim the huge amount of heat which is lost up the chimney. You can purchase ready made heat exchangers, but they usually cost in … [Continue reading]
Firstly - please note the words 'In An Emergency'. This works but it could get you in trouble if you abuse the technique. This post isn't about showing you how to power and charge your USB devices via the phone line for free. This cable set-up should … [Continue reading]
Stink bugs are a huge pain in the a**. Once these small pests take over your home, most people call for pest control professionals with their chemicals to eradicate them for good. Before you resort to the professionals spraying your entire home with … [Continue reading]
If you purchase bug spray it will likely contain a chemical called DEET. Simply put - DEET is nasty stuff, so unless you are plagued by mosquitoes and have no other option, I would steer clear of the stuff. I accidently sprayed some DEET on a tent … [Continue reading]
The Alaska Grow Bucket is the easiest self-watering container system that anyone can use to grow their own food. Alaska Grow Buckets use capillary action of a soil-less grow-medium to draw water from below up to the plant roots. The good thing about … [Continue reading]
If you already have a wood burning stove at home that heats your water, this is not going to be of much interest to you... If however you rely on gas/electricity to heat your water, this is a great little emergency preparedness project for backup … [Continue reading]
