Category Archives: DIY
DIY: A 10 round Magazine for the Savage 110 Long Action Rifle
Here’s a quick post showing how we converted a Remington 7600/7400 long action magazine for use in a Savage 110/111 (long action). The 10 round metal Remington magazines can be found at outlets like Cheaper Than Dirt at about half … Click HERE to read the entire post….
A Better and Easier Deep Well Hand Pump
Before electric power was invented, human-powered equipment dominated the home and workplace. Machines were continually improved to make people’s lives easier. People relied on their hand- and foot-operated devices; all they needed was the machine and muscles. When the electric … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Starting Horseradish in the Garden
Every year we pick an edible perennial to add to our yard or garden. Most attempts have been successful and we’ve learned quite a bit about raising these foods and herbs even if they fail to propagate. This year’s addition … Click HERE to read the entire post….
How To Make A Real First Aid Kit
For a Real First Aid Kit to be of any value, it has to be there when you need it. Which means, it needs to be small enough to travel in your car, on trips, family outings, etc., but big … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in Basic Preparedness, DIY, Equipment, Medical
Tagged EDC, first aid, helping others
10 Vital Planning Requirements For Raising Backyard Chickens
Backyard chicken raising need not be a backbreaking and arduous activity if done with a good plan at hand. If you have a ready budget, it doesn’t cost too much to purchase a ready-made coop for your little feathered friends. … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Preserving Summer Squash and Saving Seeds
It’s that time of year for us… the summer squash is starting to produce. We usually get more squash than we need with just a handful of plants in our garden. In real good years we often find squash sitting … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Food
Tagged canning, do it yourself, gardening, long term food storage
Book Review: Maximizing Your Mini Farm
The good folks at Skyhorse Publishing provided us with several books to read and review. Here is our review of “Maximizing Your Mini Farm, Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre” written by Brett L. Markham Before I get into our thoughts on … Click HERE to read the entire post….
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Food, News, Reviews
Tagged canning, do it yourself, gardening, long term food storage
