Tools and the act of building out a toolbox were a right of passage in my family. My grandfathers were both tradesmen – a welder and a naval diesel mechanic – and my father is a plumber. The ability to work with your hands was almost a requirement from the womb. All of these men
I recently bought a brand-new house in the suburbs of Boise, Idaho. One of the best things about the suburbs is the ease of access to places with pallets, which you can get for free or for just a few dollars. Here’s a great guide for how to pick a suitable pallet and to tell whether
Statistics show that about 33% of all Americans age 25 and older have college degrees and those numbers are rising over time. Unfortunately, many Americans use loans to finance this higher education. Nothing welcomes your adulthood like getting the first student loan bill in the mail. These bills can control your life if you’re careful.
The ability to grow plants and raise fish organically without the use of pesticides or fertilizers is accomplished through a method called aquaponics. This system of growing plants and raising fish without the use of soil was discovered by researchers from the University of Virgin Islands while looking for ways through which you can grow
Every single saved cent matters these days which is why you should increase your home’s energy efficiency as much as possible. You can increase your home’s energy efficiency in many other ways – from improving your bathroom eco-friendliness to redoing home insulation – even though we are in the age of the renewable energy and economical
I don’t know anyone involved with preparedness and survival that hasn’t heard of, seen or even purchased paracord. Be it a survival bracelet or a 100ft coil, you stow it in your Bug Out Bag for an emergency situation. I am a strong believer that you should know HOW to use each and every single piece
Winters in the Northeast are cold and snowy. This year was extreme in both regards, even by our standards. This kind of weather does not lend itself that well to compost pile access. Ours was under snow for about two months and frozen solid for even longer. We built a worm bin in order to keep
Looking for that last-minute present for that person on your list who seems to have everything? Why not make them a gift instead? I present you with the Custom Made Bullet Casing Earbuds. Now, before you begin to think of me as a genius, I have to confess that I saw this idea on YouTube.
Successful suburban homesteading hinges on your ability to quickly solve problems. More often than not, those problems involve fixing or replacing something. On a more remote homestead, this may mean big projects like fixing broken fences, solving leaky roofs and clearing large lots of lands. In the suburbs, the day-to-day problems are typically a bit
If you were ever in Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, you are familiar with the “Be Prepared” motto. It’s a good concept to follow throughout all aspects of life. One of the most important places to be prepared is when you’re heading out into the wilderness, away from the conveniences of civilization. Whether you’re heading
