You’ve heard of winter survival kits and glovebox prepper kits, but here are some useful, funny, and unconventional survival kits that are great to keep on hand (or give as a gift.) Let’s hope you never have to use any of them, but they...Read more

Is canning becoming a lost art? For those of us who are trying to go off the grid, have productive home gardens, or are just wanting to learn new “life skills,” canning is a great place to start. Not only can you stock your pantry with...Read more

Whether you’re living in an urban flat in downtown, or a farmhouse out on a rural homestead, industrial decor can add a unique twist to your home design. And by industrial, we’re talking about metal plumbing pipes! Why bother spending hundreds...Read more

Have you ever imagined what it would feel like to build your own home from the ground up? There’s just something that can be said for the sense of satisfaction that you get when you see the fruits of your labor finally come together. That’s...Read more

Love it or hate it, winter rears its face every year and swallows up everything in its way. A good coat and a pair of gloves will get you through, but here are some pretty nifty gadgets that can help you have more fun than your neighbors! They might...Read more

Back in Newport, Oregon, Steve and his family took on one of the biggest trenching projects possible: Building their own earth sheltered home. These homes, of course, are known for their unique characteristics of being built right into the...Read more

Are you looking to convert that old play room into a new movie theatre or game room for your family? Have you recently enclosed your garage in the hopes of transforming the space into the neighborhood hangout? Here are some great DIY ideas that you...Read more

Paracord’s popularity has taken it everywhere from keychains to dog collars. It’s also a must-have resource for any go bag, survivalist, or farmer. Whether you’re using it to tie feed buckets to a cattle panel or are using it for a tourniquet,...Read more