September is the time of year when many DIY homesteaders begin to plan what they’ll make or create for the holidays in order to insure enough time to finish their projects. Check out these great DIY ideas!
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How to Make a Battery That Lasts (Practically) Forever
If only there was a cheap and simple way to supplement a solar panel array on those cloudy days.
How to Make a Plumber’s Stove on Steroids for Cooking and Warmth
Here’s how to make an alternative heating and cooking source – a Plumber’s Stove.
How To Make Essential Oils at Home
There are many methods for making essential oils. Most of them are complicated and some of them require expensive equipment or a lot of technical training. The following video below details the extraction process, which is the simplest option for making essential oils at home.
How to Make Lucky Sherpa Plantain Salve
Harness the healing powers of plantain with this Lucky Sherpa Salve recipe.
Make Your Own Whipped Vapor Rub
This Vick’s style vapor rub is whipped with all-natural ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil for a smooth feel and a soothing minty freshness.
Make Your Own: 10 Herbal Tea Blends You Can Grow in Your Garden
Doesn’t a nice cup of tea sound wonderful? Here are 10 herbal tea blends that my family loves!
Microgreens: Tiny Plants With Huge Nutritional Value
Don’t let the size of these petite vegetable greens deceive you – their miniature parts hold a surprising amount of nutrients and flavor.
Off-Grid Refrigeration: Creating an Icehouse in Winter
For those without enough property or in an urban or suburban area, an icebox might be a good thing to have, at least as a backup for the refrigerator.
The Quick and Easy Way to Make a Fishing Spear
While an ordinary sharpened pole can work well for this task, you’ll be more successful with a four pronged spearfishing pole.