How A Wind Powered Sawmill Works
Ever wondered how a wind powered sawmill works? Check out this amazing demonstration from Wranglerstar. It looks very much like an old 1800’s water …
Five Vital Homesteading Tools
Here’s Pastor Joe Fox of the Viking Preparedness youtube channel talking about some must-have homesteading tools. They’re all really solid tips, and you’ll likely want …
5 Simple Axe Upgrades
Check out these 5 tips from Wranglerstar that will get your axe up and running in tip top condition. Part 2
16 Tough Products Built To Last You a Lifetime
Tired of replacing stuff? Spend your money on stuff that’s built to last. In a world of planned obsolescence and cheap mass-manufacturing the concept …
Three Kinds of Tools You Need For Successful Gardening
The first two articles in this series talked about how to make compost and how to select your seeds. Now it’s time to talk …
What is Appropriate Technology for Self-Reliance?
Building a self-reliant community requires decisions on what types of technology to use. Some technologies require energy or specialized knowledge that can be easily …
Free Data From Space Forever – Is Lantern The Holy Grail of Off-Grid Communication?
Global access to the web’s best content on your mobile device. Anonymous. Uncensored. Free. Outernet sounds great, doesn’t it? They’re running an IndieGoGo campaign …
Estwing Fireside Friend Splitting Tool Review
Here’s a neat little axe for you. It’s the Fireside Friend Splitting Tool by Estwing, and it’s all forged in a single piece of …
XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer Review
Not long ago, 3D printing was something only engineers used, but now it is booming in the consumer market. The DA Vinci 1.0 is …
LuminAID Solar-Powered Inflatable Light Review
The LuminAID is a solar-powered, inflatable light that you can charge on the go and inflate to create a lightweight, waterproof light. Pretty neat, …