A reliable air conditioner is essential to all homes. This is because it brings comfort and helps to maintain the ideal level of temperature and moisture in your home or office. An air conditioner cannot function alone as it needs air conditioning vents to operate optimally. The air conditioning vents help to maintain your home’s … Read more
Whether you’re remodeling your house or installing a bathtub and shower in your new home, the process can be super easy if you have the right tools. However, you will have to be patient and follow all steps to avoid having difficulty framing the wall. Framing your wall for a bathtub or shower is slightly … Read more
Insulation is a process in which your home is protected from external heat and sounds. The house is internally coated using various heat and sound-resistant materials. Air is an excellent insulator; therefore, most coating materials have many tiny air pockets inside them to trap heat and sound. Insulation is used for resisting cold as well. … Read more
I bet you’ve heard of hardtack. It’s a staple in the prepping community. But what exactly is it? Why should you make it? What is hardtack? Hardtack is a hard bread made from flour. It’s even stiffer than biscotti. Perhaps, It’s made with a couple of ingredients, flour, water, and optional salt. It is easy … Read more
There are several reasons to grow your own mushroom log. Perhaps you consider yourself a master chef and have discovered the unparalleled taste of locally sourced mushrooms. Maybe, you’re just looking a way to grow extra food or interested in its health benefits. Whatever your reasoning is, fungiculture is easy and can be seen as … Read more
Start growing your own food using a DIY aquaponics system. These simple designs will get you up and running fast with minimal investment.
Can you build a greenhouse in the desert? Yes! It is a serious challenge, however. I live in the Southwest, where we have blazing hot summer days and frigid winter nights. A greenhouse can be a great addition to anyone’s garden, regardless of where you live. Having a desert greenhouse requires some planning that other … Read more
Building your own Mosquito and Fly Trap is simple, easy, and can be made with supplies and tools that most of us have at home.
What is a Rocket Stove? A rocket stove or rocket mass heater is a remarkable way to heat your home, garage, or any other space. It also works very well for cooking food. A rocket stove is highly efficient. It’s fueled by small-diameter pieces of wood placed vertically into a burning chamber. The wood burns … Read more
What is a Root Cellar A root cellar is an underground room or storage area used for keeping food in a constant, cool, and low-humidity environment for extended periods. This is much like what takes place in an underground cave. Whether the temperature at ground level is swelteringly hot or well below freezing, this doesn’t … Read more