When it comes to fixing household clogs, don’t be afraid to do it yourself. With proper maintenance and the right …
Clean hard water deposits with this cheap household item
How to remove hard water deposits from faucets and sinks. There’s no need for special cleaners or chemicals, just plain …
Make a broom from soda bottles
Those two-liter bottles of soda are cheap so we buy them. But then we feel dirty for having to throw them …
Wayne LaPierre: The Second Amendment guarantees all of our freedoms
NRA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre , took the stage at CPAC 2016 to speak on …
6 Human foods that can kill your dog
You probably know about these, but it might be cool to show it to your small friends and family members. …
Those silica gel packets? Don’t throw them out, use them everywhere!
Below are some ways to use those silica gel packets that come with everything these days. Don’t throw them out. Now you …
More handy household tips from 1900’s cigarette cards
These cards are super cool. They come from the New York Library Digital Collection and are British cigarette cards from …
How to make a smoker from pallets!
Smoke a whole hog or deer in this $100 (max) smoker. This guy knows what to do with old wooden pallets …
Don’t you love these? Handy tips from the 1900s
This is fabulous! I guess as a self-reliant person you have alternate light sources around the house. I do. I …
Tips for going green, saving green, with greywater recycling
Water conservation isn’t just for Californians and others who live in dry climates. Although the Golden State’s water woes grabbed …
The Egloo warms a room with four tea candles – or so it says
The Egloo consists of a base, a grill and two terracotta domes. Candles can be placed on the base, and …
A Minimalist’s Guide: How to Do More With Less Space
With the tiny home craze circulating through TV shows and Internet articles, it’s safe to say that minimalism has found …
Easy Ways to Manage Your Whole Home in Zones
You’ve been taught from childhood to turn off the lights when you leave a room to save energy and money. …
DIY Gifts: Bath bombs
Got lots of people on your list? Got no money? Want to make something rather than buy? Try these fizzy …
Cold weather and critters are coming! Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environment
Depending on where you live and what weather forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may be brutal. Weather …
Strangely weird but fascinating video of how your toothbrush wears out
Watch exactly how and why your toothbrush wears out. Using an array of microscopes, the guys at Applied Science show how toothpaste, an …
Make your own space in a dorm, barracks or living room. Also great for kids!
If you ever played forts, you’ll love the Privacy Pop. And if you ever have to share sleeping space you’ll know that …
The household cleaner you’d NEVER expect
Bet you didn’t guess this– it’s soda! Carbonated soda has been proven to be an excellent household cleaner, used from …
101 Uses for Duct Tape
Is there a man in the country who doesn’t believe that duct tape is the answer to every problem? And …
All fixed up: A guide to common household problems that need fixing
While love craftsmen and women, we don’t always love paying them for simple household problems, and we’re willing to bet …
VIDEO: USA power grid attacked every four days
About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid — a system whose failure could leave millions in …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …
VIDEO: The difference between a face cord and a cord of firewood
The word cord probably comes from the amount of cord or string it takes to tie this bundle of wood. …
DIY Project: Go bats and protect your home from bugs
I live in Virginia. Through the mosquitos that share these wetlands (swamps!) with us we are at risk from West Nile …
Does the Woof Washer 360 work?
You’ve seen the ad on TV. It’s that circular spray for washing your dog that fits to your hose. Did …
Defending your home with a firearm
The typical scenario we mostly worry about is the night-time break-in while we are all snug in our beds. While we …
Outage? Charge your phone with body electricity (or do it an old fashioned way!)
Watch the video and you’ll see how you can charge your phone using your body electricity by making a capacitor …