Being without a cup-of-joe in the morning is a deal breaker for millions of folks…but not for me. I drink coffee on occasion & not regularly. I use to take pride in preparing my grandpa his cup of black coffee in the morning…his approval of my coffee making skills made my day each time I [...]
Archive | DIY RSS feed for this section
FREE Download: The Preparedness Review, Spring 2013
Todd Sepulveda (creator or Prepper Website) invited both Jeff & I to provide articles for The Preparedness Review, and we happily accepted. Jeff’s article is titled Don’t Waste Your Time…There’s Prepping to Do, and David’s article is titled Are You Knot Ready? Here are excerpts from both: I’m convinced that time management skills are what [...]
DIY: Paracord Handle Download
Survivalogic.com created an easy-peezy PDF that shows how to make a paracord handle wrap. They’ve also created a video to accompany it. Paracord is the go-to cordage option that offers many, many applications & is affordable too. Download the PDF HERE. Watch the video below:
Featured: Meatloaf Oil Lamp -The Survival Mom®
Recently, I’ve been bombarded with this question, Berkey Guy, how can I use my meatloaf drippings to survive? Coincidentally, our good friend Lisa Bedford answered this very question on her blog in January of 2012. Heck, she’s The Survival Mom®…survival moms always have answers! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s [...]
DIY: Proper Cleaning, Seasoning, & Care of Your Iron Skillet
Today’s DIY includes a FREE Download from SelfRelianceDownloads.com on the proper care of your cast iron skillet….although the same practices translate into caring for all of your cast iron cookware, especially dutch oven stoves & our newest addition: the Volcano Reversible Griddle! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s DIY.
Turn a Turkey Fryer Into a Portable Hot Water Heater
What do you think of this idea to turn a Turkey Fryer into a camp hot water heater with a few custom tweaks? Check out the DIY below! Source Instructables – http://www.instructables.com/id/Camp-Hot-Water-Heater-with-an-easy-to-use-Dispens/ We have many outdoor cooking and heating tools to choose On Sale Now! Click HERE to see them all pictured – Cube [...]
DIY Tin Can Lantern
This simple DIY adds a nice accent up your patio, porch, or outside social space. My personal lighting option, though, wouldn’t be to use a candle in it…no, no no…I recommend you consider using LEDs for 3 easy-peezy reasons: •LEDs bulbs last a VERY long time •LEDs don’t present a FIRE hazard •LEDs are inexpensive [...]
DIY Shoe Sleeve Planter
Today’s DIY takes gardening vertical…& is easy to use….not to mention that you can pick these up for under $20! Click on the image below or Click HERE to visit today’s DIY.
DIY Floating Bookshelf…Coolest. Shelf. Evar!
It’s Friday…so here’s something to tickle your brain & let you know we care… If you’re looking for yet another cool way to show off your DIY-Awesomeness to your family & friends, then watch this video & get to work. You’ll need a few basic tools & if you’re like me, then you’ll have to [...]
DIY Boot Birdhouse
Give your birds the boot…a boot birdhouse that is. If you have an old boot laying around, or perhaps you can pick one up at a local thrift store to make this birdhouse. Whatever the case, this DIY is definitely for the birds & sure to help your creativity take flight. Ok, enough of the [...]
