3 Ways to Get Rid of Moles Without Killing Them
Moles can be a destructive force in your garden. They burrow through the root zone of plants, and eat earthworms you depend on for healthy soil. But they are cute little things too, so if you can keep them out of your garden without having to kill them, it’s worth a shot. Here are …. Read More
Overnight Oats-5 Different Ways (Video)
I absolutely love overnight oats. They’re such a great, healthy way to have a quick, easy breakfast waiting for you in the morning. Overnight oats are a staple in Europe, they typically use muesli and let it sit in yogurt and/or milk overnight. Not only does the yogurt really draw out a delicious flavor in …. Read More
DIY $5 Funnel Solar Oven (Video)
I love off-grid cooking of all kind, and a solar oven is something I’ve been wanting to make for a long time. I always thought that it was fairly expensive to make, but this guy made one for only $5. It’s amazing how much you can cook in one, and it is the most bare-bones …. Read More
Tips for Living Without a Fridge
Refrigerators are one of the great wonders of modern science, and can greatly improve your quality of life. However, we’ve also grown so dependent on them, we don’t even know how to live without them anymore. Many people in the world still live without modern refrigeration, and it’s certainly not impossible. There are many reasons …. Read More
3 Tips for Healthier Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most commonly grown crops in back yard gardens. But it isn’t always easy to grow healthy, productive tomatoes. And it isn’t really worth it to grow tomatoes if they aren’t healthy and producing to their full potential. If you have had problems with tomatoes in the past, here are …. Read More
All About Bees (Infographic)
Bees are under serious threat lately, and if the bees die out, it would seriously disrupt life on this earth. I’ve always wanted to keep bees but never have, so I don’t know that much about how they work, but I love learning. This infographic from HobbyFarms.com is totally awesome and I learned so much about …. Read More
How to Plant a Hidden Survival Garden
For regular life, it’s great to have a neat little garden, with divided rows and beds, cleared of weeds and with plenty of sunshine. But if you want to plant a garden for post-disaster survival, you might want to consider hiding some plants on your property or nearby your house, so that looters (or even …. Read More
Honey Vinegar Cough Medicine
I am always on the lookout for new natural remedies. You’d think I’d have plenty in my arsenal by now, but I always manage to find something new. In a world with a multitude of quick fix, over-the-counter products that do little more than mask our symptoms, it’s great to find remedies that use natural, …. Read More
Stump Removal (VIDEO)
Getting rid of an unwanted tree doesn’t end with cutting it down (that’s the easy part!) Even after cutting it up and hauling it off or chipping it, you will be left with a stump, and this can be where the real work starts. I’ve seen people try to get around this with various methods, …. Read More
Coconut Oil Candy Recipe
In case you have been living under a rock, coconut oil has soared in popularity in recent years for being an insanely healthy superfood. Regular consumption of coconut oil will provide a multitude of benefits, including: Reducing wrinkles and sagging skin Fighting fungus and bacterial infections Supporting the pancreas, liver and kidneys Preventing Alzheimer’s Easing …. Read More