5 Ways to Have an Eco-friendly Camping Trip
Camping is a great outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy fresh air, socialize with other people, and bask in the sunshine. It can also relieve the biggest health struggle most people face: Stress. With the mental and physical benefits camping can provide, you can look at it as an outlet to recharge and renew […]
How To Find The Specialized Deck Builder For The Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Area
Building a deck gives you the perfect outdoor entertainment, it is a great place to relax, and it adds value to your home. If you are hiring a deck builder / contractor to fulfill this project, there are a few considerations you need to take into account. Steps to follow before hiring a Deck Builder: […]
How to Start Vaping Without Nicotine
How to Start Vaping Without Nicotine There’s a common misconception that e-liquid for e-cigarettes and other vaping devices must contain nicotine. The truth is that some e-liquids have none of the addictive substance. That means if you have managed to free yourself from the shackles of nicotine but still want to enjoy vaping, you can […]
Special Report – Kratom Under Attack: the FDA Strikes Again
Written by: John Bush, CEO MyBraveBotanicals.com With the opioid use on the rise in the United States, more and more Americans are turning to kratom to help overcome opiate addiction. Kratom is made from the ground up leaves of the kratom evergreen tree, a member of the coffee family grown primarily in Southeast Asia. Many […]
Off Grid Device Converts Household Waste in to Sustainable Energy
It’s called HomeBiogas, and the company behind it claims it will change the world. It works by using bacteria to decompose household waste, such as food scraps and pet litter, producing biogas which can then be used as run of the mill cooking gas. The HomeBiogas, which is 100% off the grid and requires zero electricity, […]
Sculptor Turns Stones, Ice, and Trees Into Breathtaking Works of Art
There is a deep and meaningful beauty found in nature. Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has been taking this beauty and adding his own artistic touch to it to bring to life pictures that have been labeled transient and ephemeral. His approach is to “interrupt, shape, or in some other way temporarily alter or work with […]
Incredible! Solar Stove Cooks Meals in Minutes – Anytime, Anywhere
Go Sun Solar Stove With the goal of creating a fuel-free off the grid cooking experience, inventor Patrick Sherwin launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 to provide funding for the GoSun Stove. The solar stove is able to cook a full meal in 10 minutes and can reach temperatures of over 550 F. According to the […]
Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad place and dealing with severe depression. So bad in fact, she almost checked herself in to a hospital for help. With her future looking bleak, she decided to get back […]
Do It Yourself Swimming Pool for Less than $100
Want a new pool in time for spring and summer but don’t have the money to make it happen? Just do it yourself!!! Below you will find basic instructions for a simple, inexpensive, and creative way to make your own above ground pool. First, layout a large and strong tarp to protect the ground and […]
France Set to Pave 621 Miles of Their Roadways with Solar Panels
According to a recent announcement by France’s Ecology Minister, Ségolène Royal, the European country will soon start paving a significant portion of their roadways with solar panels. The project, called Wattway, will reportedly provide power to over 5 million French citizens, or 8% of the population. Minister Royal is proposing that the cost of the […]
Study Claims Plants Can Feel When They Are Being Eaten and They Don’t Like It!
A ground-breaking new study has found that plants can feel when they are being eaten, responding at times with defense mechanisms. The study, titled, “Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insect herbivore chewing”, was conducted by the Division of Biological Sciences at The University of Missouri. The study examined thale cress (Arabidopsis), a vegetable […]
Ask a Guru: Marjory Wildcraft of The Grow Network
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Sunday March 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, Marjory Wildcraft, founder of the Grow Network and host of the 2016 Homegrown Food Summit, will be hosting an Ask a Guru session on the Homesteading/Survivalism page. Ask a Guru is similar […]