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South Dakota and Ohio National Guard are converting non-potable water into safe potable water for residents in ComerÃo, Puerto Rico. From: PR informa To volunteer: puertorico@oathkeepers.org If you can, or know someone who can, donate cargo space on a plane for food/medical supplies, etc. direct to Aguadilla: puertorico@oathkeepers.org Please donate to help us continue our disaster […]
Nick Tamble shows how to make a PVC framed greenhouse. From the description: Step by step construction of a 14 x 42 foot temporary greenhouse structure using PVC piping and recycled materials investment about $300 and 14 Man Hours of work. If you are considering a structure to start your vegetables in late winter, consider […]
Why not put in your own well? You can use it for your garden, your washing and sanitary needs. Before using it for cooking or drinking, you should get it tested. This video, by tigercreekfarm, shows how to use a hand auger to drill the well. In this video he went down 14 feet. After […]
How to purify water is something everyone should know. We all need clean water! In this video, from Reality Survival, three methods are discussed, with pros and cons for each. – [ot-video type=”youtube” url=”https://youtu.be/WyJIu6O9bsI”]
This video comes from Mr. Teslonian, the fellow who took gasification to a new level. In this video, he shows us how to make a Water Ram for pumping water without using any electricity or fuels. It is a simple solution for pumping water long distances from your water source to your garden or house. […]
– Here is a simple to construct copper coil solar hot water heater. It is like an on-demand water heater, as there is no storage tank, but when the sun is shining, you can get hot water for cleaning. With a little ingenuity, a tank could be added. – [ot-video type=”youtube” url=”https://youtu.be/nC_Ql5qVs4Q”]
Want to harness the sun to help heat your home? Here is a simple, inexpensive possibility. [ot-video type=”youtube” url=”https://youtu.be/PzXfXTeYdV4″]
In northern climates, such as we have in northwestern Montana, there is always a risk of frost, even in the summer months. We have covered our raised beds with sheets of plastic, but that is a hassle. This year we plan on some raised bed covers. An easy way to extend the growing season in […]
Raised bed gardening is very easy. In areas with poor soils, it will be necessary to create your own better soil, by mixing some of your soil with bags full of gardening soil and some compost and manure. It is a good idea for you to begin composting, also. Rich soil is the key to […]
Here are two videos about water filtration. The first is a DIY Emergency 5 Gallon Water Filter / Filtration System for $35. This system removes particulates, but not bacteria or protozoa, so bleach will need to be added (4 drops per quart of water). [ot-video type=”youtube” url=”https://youtu.be/w21d_YXiOOU”] – The second video is from PreparedMind 101, […]
