If you missed Part 1 of this week’s 6 Part Series, click this link to read it. Ask Questions AFTER You Do Your Homework One problem that has resulted from consumer complacency is that companies are fighting with their competition on how to think for us and literally “dumb down” ad/product copy & instructions. “Copy” […]
DIY: Make A Wood Burning Stove from A Hot Water Heater
Today’s “11 step” tutorial looks fairly simple & is a great re-purpose for that old water heater…not that you had a collection of them laying around! What’s the last tutorial that you’ve followed to produce a DIY project, or do you have a DIY you’d like to share with us? If so, share it with […]
Best Practices for Savvy Online Shopping: Know What You’re Buying (1/6)
As 2012 winds down & we prepare for 2013, I want you to keep your head about you…especially with all these sales frenzies going on here & there. If you find yourself shopping online this season, you’ll want to stay tuned; this is the first of a six article series on “Best Practices for Savvy […]
Congratulations to The Berkey Guy & Family!
Here’s a simple message to congratulate The Berkey Guy & his wife & family on their newest addition. Jeff wrote earlier: On a personal note: In the early morning hours today (Dec. 6th), my wife had a healthy 8lbs 7 oz. little boy. My wife & little boy are doing great. Thank you all for […]
DIY: Camping Perimeter Alarm
I have to admit, today’s DIY made me chuckle. I mean, it’s a good idea but it seems like more a novelty than a reliable method IMHO. But my opinion isn’t worth as much as yours…so what do you think? Click on the image below or click HERE to visit today’s DIY.
DIY: Easy-Peezy Fire Starter
Today’s DIY is super easy. Here’s the thing…for you guys out there, unless you wanna head to the market to buy cotton face pads, I recommend you snag some from the wife or daughter’s stash…..but don’t say that I didn’t warn you about damage control! Your alibi? “I was being resourceful & simulating a MacGyver […]
DIY: Build A Shooter’s Bench (Right-hand & Left-hand shooters)
The folks at eHow have a 5-step instruction plan for you to make your own shooting bench for target practice. The hardest part will be digging the holes for the vertical posts. But feel free to assign the post-hole digging to your squirliest-scout or pupil with the highest activity level! (or use an auger to […]
Breaking News: Select Berkey Water Purification Systems Now Ship to California
Breaking News… We are now shipping the Berkey Water Purification systems listed above to California residents, effective immediately! The Black Berkeys® & PF2 Fluoride & Arsenic Reduction Elements are also now shipping to CA. Be sure to place your order before inventories are back-ordered! Here’s the deal in a nutshell: The manufacturer has determined that […]
DIY: Marinades & Tofu Jerky
Some of you out there are Vegans & we totally respect that…especially because we’ll have to team-up when it comes time to kill the Zombies! But seriously, our last DIY discussed making Jerky from meat but didn’t consider the value of other options. So, hope you enjoy today’s DIY & if you have some suggestions […]
DIY: Make Your Own Jerky
Jerk! No, J-E-R-K-Y…as in carnivorous protein source. (Vegans, I’ll have a jerky post for your palette soon.) Today’s DIY comes to us from Budget101.com & is in time for those who aren’t willing to barter gold bars for delicious jerky. This tutorial is straight-forward & easy to follow. Knock yourselves out with this DIY…just be […]