Category: Summer

DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap This is a neat update on the native American Primitive Funnel Fish Trap made with a 5 gallon bucket rather than woven twigs. It is a great way to passively catch fish. No sitting with a rod and reel which is fun, but not …

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DIY Plywood Canoe

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Plywood Canoe What is special about this particular canoe is that it is flat bottomed which makes it both easier to build and easier to navigate. It takes only 3 sheets of plywood to build as well and could be a ton of fun to use during normal …

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Solar Powered E-Bike

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Solar Powered E-Bike Faster than a pedal powered bike, smaller than most motorcycles, the quiet of a non-gasoline powered motor and refills itself using solar power! The advantages of an e-bike are obvious when it comes to economy and getting around debris in a nasty scenario. But the fact …

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Solar Rights Act Versus the Illegal Clothesline

Solar Rights Act adapted by some states which overrides the state laws in several states that outright ban clotheslines HOA or not.

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Use The Cob! (Corn Cob Wine and Jelly Recipes)

Use The Cob! (Corn Cob Wine and Jelly Recipes) I wish I had come across these recipes sooner! Corn on the cob is one of the traditions in my household for thanksgiving and I had a huge bundle for my recycle bin this year. Truth be told corn on the cob is a favorite of …

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No Camping on Your Private Property

Some posts may contain affiliate links. No Camping on Your Private Property To some of you this may seem to be old news. When this problem first became an issue a few years ago, I thought it was being over exaggerated and waited to see what the results of the hearings in Colorado would be. …

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Essential Diagrams For Camping

Essential Diagrams For Camping

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Essential Diagrams For Camping Camping for pleasure or out of necessity due to a disaster, either way making it easier is a plus! I also enjoy infographics which are so much easier to print out and follow. No offense fellas but it is also easier to get a husband, …

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Preparedness Uses for Kiddie Pools

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 15 Preparedness Uses for Kiddie Pools Most of us already have one of these around for our children, pets or grandkids. But if you don’t fall is the time of year to look for them on sale. I have seen many of them over the years during the hot …

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10 First Aid Uses for Bentonite Clay

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 First Aid Uses for Bentonite Clay I am totally shocked that I have never heard of Bentonite clay before I came across this article! In this article it details 10 topical first aid uses for this clay but in my search for further information, I found that it …

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Contain Your “Smoke Smell” or Else!?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Contain Your “Smoke Smell” or Else!? These are actually the most ridiculous “ordinance and court judgments” I have yet to hear enforced. I personally do actually have some experience with this in Washington state. I live just barely in city limits in a very rural area and once found while …

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