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Converting a chest freezer into a refridgerator - super energy efficient
I'm hunkering down here at this temporary place. I have several chest freezers and I don't want to spend money on a fridge. So wholla! a thermostat gizmo from Amazon costs $35 and is fixing me right up. Plust it will be a useful thing for future projects. Note I biffed it on the setting as I was shooting this.... fixed…
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Ideas for Cinder Blocks
Some ideas if you have cinder blocks around that you don't know what to do with.
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Alcohol tincture
Sometimes I use grain alcohol and dilute it with pure water when making tinctures. This morning I was mixing the alcohol and water (both were room temp) in a glass and noticed the mixture got very warm. I've never had this happen before and can't even begin to guess what caused this. Any ideas?
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Getting kids involved in gardening
Some interesting ideas. Under natural dyes, I had no clue that avocado pits make pink. @frogvalley try that one.
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crafting ideas for felt
I have a lot of felt. I went to an auction a few years back and it was for a sewing business. Great sale. I bought about 12 bolts of felt for $1 a piece. I was going to make felt wall hangings and still might but I have been looking for ideas of how to make different felt craft projects and maybe even teach some felt craft…
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Article about raising mealworms for your chickens
Thought this was rather interesting.
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vinegar gone wild
I never thought too much about the white vinegar I buy in the big plastic jugs to use for cleaning. I infused some with orange peel and thyme to boost the cleaning power and make it smell nice. I poured it into a mason jar for storage. I got it out to use and to my amazement, 2 scobys have formed one on the top and one on…
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Weekend projects
This would be great for those long weekends.
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Solar powered lawnmower, anyone???
Found this DIY solar powered lawnmower tutorial on Mother Earth News.
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repurpose shoes
Any type of boot would probably be cute
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Make your own baby wipes
Just found this. I'm thinking old flannels sheets that have thin spots. Draw grid lines and let my serger/overlocker do the work.
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Portable field sink
Cool article out of Mother Earth News. Great to have in several instances. Outdoor meat processing, regular outdoor usage or if you've maybe got your kitchen torn out.
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Making soy milk
Wren Everett has a pretty easy process to make it. and she also goes into what to do with the bean pulp leftover. The Okara (leftover bean pulp) can go into to lots of things or can be dehydrated for soy flour.
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Tea light slow cooker
Another one of those "prep" articles that seem to pop out at me. Using tea lights, a small fan, stock pot and a box.
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Trampoline frame into a chicken coop
This was originally posted in 2012, but should still be a good option. Made me smile, remembering @Monek Marie's story about roadside shopping one.
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Make a plant wand
They say its good for Holiday stress but it looks like it would be good for any time. Its fast and simple and would make a nice quick gift.
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Garden Craft Projects
Its cold out today so my mind is drifting to indoor projects and gardening of course. her are some interesting garden craft projects. https://www.modernhomesteadingideas.com/14-diy-garden-crafts-ideas/
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Horse drawn sled
Another article that popped up as I was browsing through Mother Earth News. Immediately brought @LaurieLovesLearning to mind. Got me thinking as I have moved Cigar to a new boarding facility. The stalls are huge as it was once a Clydesdale breeding farm. Now just boarding riding horses. But, they do have a Belgian. And the…
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Easy Christmas ornaments
Some of these are so cute.
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Rocking chair crib
What a cool Christmas present to make for parents with new baby.
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DIY Essential Oil Diffusers for the home
After my mother had pneumonia and breathing issues I felt it would be good to add diffusers to the house. I looked at electrical ones and with out electric going out a lot and cost I looked at making some diffusers. They have a nicer look and making them was relaxing. I had most of the supplies on hand and matching them…
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Easy homemade moonshine
Just something to put out there, not that I am advocating someone become a bootlegger. But....alcohol is barterable.
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Need to Relax? 17 hammock plans
With "Heck" week (aka Annual Physical Inventory) over, and this year was really bad; I need to relax. Here's 17 hammock plans that just might be helpful.
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Make your own plant growing gel
I never thought of a plant growing gel, It keeps seeds that really need a mosit soil moist until they sprout. Great for arid and windy ideas. I guess carrots really benefit from this. I will try it this spring I also make my own seed tapes with toilet paper and glue.
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Crochet Kit At Costco
I found these awesome crochet kits at Costco. One is for Harry Potter and the other is for the Friends sitcom: https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=crochet
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Various types of solar cookers and How-to's
Another browse through archive pages and found this. Another tool in the self-sufficiency arsenal.
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DIY bed frames
Some of these ideas are pretty awesome. The YouTube tutorial for the kitchen cabinet bed frame was really very well thought out. Under the bed is supposed to be 70 sq. feet of storage space.
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Hydroponic Herbs
Oh so easy to hack. No need to spend $40 for 2 Braided strand of Kitchen Cotton/Sugar and Cream yarn. Coffee filter. Cheap kitchen sink strainers.
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Water Harvesting Summit 15th to 17th June 2021
Another interesting email link. 3 day Water Harvesting Summit
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Cabin made from Pallets
12x12 cabin from pallets? Now, that sounds interesting. Great recycling idea. WARNING: if shaky videos make you motion sick, this is one of them.