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...
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...
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...
