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Our family relocated to Maine 17 Years ago to get to a simpler way of life after the birth of our daughter. We decided to document everything we do about six years ago so we could share our projects with people who are also looking to slow down a little. This site developed from that goal of sharing knowledge.
DIY Emergency Candle
There are quite a few candles available on the market today that are designed to be used in an emergency; they are a great product to have on hand in case of a major...
DIY Pallet Hot Tub
IBC tanks and pallets are great resources to have around the homestead for re-purposing projects. Once in awhile a project comes along that combines them in a unique way; such as the DIY pallet...
DIY Home Security
When we built our home we had installed three different security systems into the house; cameras, dogs and motions lights with buzzers. Since we live in a small rural town and know all of...
DIY Rainwater Diverter
One of the most important parts that you need when building a rainwater catchment system for your home is a first flush diverter. The device simply allows the initial rainwater runoff from the roof...
Mypatriotsupply Seed Vault
One day someone asked me how much space you would need to plant a whole Mypatriotsupply seed vault using the square foot gardening method. It was an interesting question and one I had never...
