When an emergency strikes how can you ensure that you have an endless supply of hot water even when there is no electricity? Endless hot water without electricity is no longer a dream! Even our modern world there are times that power outages happen for reasons beyond our control. At those times you will be […]
Connecting a generator to your home is more complicated than it sounds. Make sure you know what you're doing.
Crafting with newspaper goes beyond making papier mache and collages. Learn how to make wall decor, lamps, and clothing, all from newspaper!
Living in a hot and dry climate while trying to grow a beautiful and lush decorative or edible fruit and vegetable garden can be challenging without the right water system. Living in Arizona with s…
Gardens with White Rocks look elegant, sustainable, and require low-maintenance! Mimic the best one in your yard!
Instructions on how to make a DIY charcoal water filter, for survival or as a cheap Berkey alternative, to remove chemicals from water.
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
This guy has an ingenious setup where he can easily heat up water without using any electricity. Watch the video to learn how.
15 best indoor & outdoor DIY firewood rack & storage ideas, such as easy DIY wood rack, creative log holders, simple firewood shed, & more!
DIY soap is easier than you think, but it takes some time and requires some caution. Here's how to make soap using fat and ashes.
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Baked Salmon in Foil Recipe – Whip up this quick and easy salmon recipe tonight! Salmon and asparagus are baked together with a rich buttery sauce in individual foil packs. The bright lemon f…
A car battery can do more than start a car. Here's how to combine several into a survival power bank that operates power tools and devices.
Figuring out what you can or cannot power on a 100w, 200w, or a 300w solar panel? Here are the lists of devices for each.
By Kai Moessle Issue #158 • March/April, 2016 I opened the valve on the output side of the pump slowly, like the instructions said, and after a few more starts it ran just by itself. Still skeptical if this contraption could really work, I ran up the hill to the building site and when I […]
Kleine Idee, coole Beschäftigung: Wir basteln mit Klopapierrollen und spielen "Schneckenrennen"!
Looking for fun and eco-friendly crafts? Check out these 35 amazing project ideas using old egg cartons. Let's get crafting!
UPDATE: this post is a combination of a few smaller posts that were knocking around from the early days of K.W.N. As these posts contained excellent
Do you know that you can recycle some old items and build a beautiful raised garden bed for your flowers and veggies? The best part is that won't break the bank.
It's so easy to make a balloon car that really moves! This simple STEM project teaches kids about physics in a fun and interactive way. See concepts like kinetic energy and Newton's laws of motion in action! (Read more on those below.) Use simple materials, like a water bottle and bottle caps, to create a balloon powered car that moves on its own! It's SO FUN to race the cars and to see how far they'll go! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
It's a beautiful flower bed—and a reservoir for yard and roof runoff
Just before the season of garden parties, campings, and picnics, we decided to show you some super fun and easy paper plate crafts for kids.
It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. DIY Spinner
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Create a space that encourages balance, good health and peace with this tranquil yoga garden and patio.
DIY living functional garden decorations & outdoor structures: magical grass sofa, fun bean teepee, beautiful grape & rose arches, willow dome & fence, etc!
Learn how to make a lava lamp in the simple tutorial below. These DIY lava lamps are SO COOL and completely mesmerizing to watch! The bubbles float up and fall back down in this simple science experiment that's fun for both kids and adults. DIY Lava Lamp Lava lamps were created in the 1960's and have amazed generations of people. The original, store bought lava lamps typically contain water and wax. A light bulb creates heat which melts the wax and causes it to rise. Then when it cools the wax falls down again. But did you know that you
Hoping to invite your friends and family over for a cozy fireside gathering? Check out these designer-inspired fire pit seating ideas.
We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
It’s 2024 and everyone loves the idea of homesteading. And what’s more natural than a beautiful homesteading design that incorporates houseplants that can benefit your home year-round! Houseplants offer much more than aesthetically pleasing greenery. They are essential elements in homesteading designs, providing a host of benefits that enhance your off-grid lifestyle. From improving indoor … Create a Off-Grid Oasis in 2024: Houseplants as Essential Elements in Homesteading Designs Read More »
Here are 8 ideas that will revamp your front yard on a budget!
Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.
I can't believe it's already getting warmer where I live. Trees are blooming, the grass is green, and it feels like spring is here. Of course, I know that we'll probably get another burst of rain or cold weather, but my brain is already thinking about all the parts of spring that I love. So,
Learn about batteries for living off the grid including battery bank basics plus how our off grid battery bank system is configured.
Ein selbst gemachter Rosmarinsirup mit Ingwer hilft gegen Kopfschmerzen - eine sanfte Alternative zu Kopfschmerztabletten.
There are many reasons to dig a well, but first you need to make sure you know what you're doing. Here's how to get started.
Ideal in der kalten Jahreszeit: Wirsing-Eintopf mit Hackfleisch und Kartoffeln. Im großen Topf für 30 Minuten einköcheln, dann abschmecken und schon fertig.
This DIY pallet compost bin system is a nice alternative to the expensive bins you can buy at the store. It is simple, free, and fast!
32 Best recycled plastic bottle ideas to reuse & make garden planters, self watering systems, upcycled crafts, DIY home decorations, etc!
