DIY Solar Dehydrator
One afternoon my wife and daughter were going to see the latest twilight movie and asked if I wanted to go. I politely declined. So after they had left to head to the theater...
A Cheap Generator Transfer Switch
One of our forum members had asked about a cheap generator transfer switch for their home.
An external disconnect can run about 500-1000 dollars based off local electrician rates but an inexpensive option is a...
Solar electric fence
I decided to install a solar electric fence after the pigs got settled in their new home. I wanted to close off part of our back field to let them pasture some and give...
The Kindling Cracker
Splitting firewood is a necessary evil if you want to heat your home or garage with a wood-stove. The process of splitting can be dangerous as you use smaller pieces of wood for kindling; an ax...
How To Make Charcoal
Learning how to make charcoal at home is an easy way to make a product that has multiple uses around the homestead. Below are just a few options for utilizing it.
Fuel
Additive for composting process.
Soil...
