Wow! Watch this video. He turned his home into an island with plastic tubes full of water. It cost $8,300 …
Make a Monkey Fist – useful as a keychain – or weapon!
Easy to make with a Monkey Jig, some cord and a marlin spike. Not only is it a really attractive …
How not to die of carbon monoxide poisoning
We all think we understand CO poisoning, yet every year thousands of people die from it. Remember, it’s about more …
It’s 100ºF outside so naturally it’s time to think about a wood stove
I know, I know. You’re thinking swimming pools and ice machines right now. But seriously, it’s a great time to …
Cob – The natural, recyclable building material that’s a “loan from the earth.”
The ideal building material would be ‘borrowed’ from the environment and replaced after use. There would be little or no …
Use up plastic bottles and make a 3D printed sculpture!
The inventor of this 3D printer pen, Daniel Edwards, is using this design to solve two problems at once. He …
Doing your laundry with magnets not soap?
Have you seen this? Apparently putting a couple of mega-powerful magnets in your laundry causes the surface tension to alter …
Smooth the Ride for Dogs with Motion Sickness with maropitant citrate
Because the symptoms of canine motion sickness can mimic several other problems, many pet owners may not realize their dogs …
Solar cookers – DIY, cheap and efficient
On hot summer days, there is no real need to blow out your gas bill by using a stove. Solar …
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 …
5 Tips to Get More Out of Your Backyard
Once warmer weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outside on your deck or patio. But before you …
Beautiful and efficient alternative to traditional window A/C units
Crowd sourcing website Kickstarter has launched another great idea. This 3X target goal idea was designed to address all the …
Keep pets safe from summertime threats & help those affected by disasters
This is a bit of a plug for Adams, but as they are contributing monies raised to this great charity, …
Tiny Homes: Binishell Dome Homes since 1964
Using air as their form work, Binishells are inherently green because they provide highly efficient building envelopes. They are also …
VIDEO: Best penetrating fluids and how to make your own
Learn how to make your own homemade penetrating fluid that works better than WD40, Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, Kroil, and …
Battling mosquitoes? Eliminate standing water to deprive bugs of breeding spots
Malaria, West Nile virus and heartworms — as if you didn’t already have enough reasons to fear and loathe mosquitoes …
Build your cardboard house in a day
The dutch designed Wikkelhouse is 3 times more eco-friendly than a traditionally built house. Four years of research and development has led …
Getting yucky stuff off clothes and carpets
Blood: Salt is good on fresh blood. Pour it on and leave to absorb. Use peroxide on dried blood. …
DIY Roman shades – Pretty easy to do!
Super cute! A very simple if you have a good eye for a straight line. I have the faux wood …
How to make a spare key from a tin can
You’re down to your last key. You meant to get a new one cut and now’s there’s an emergency and …
Make your own refillable wipes
Cool cost-saving idea from E-How. And remember, if you don’t like chemicals, use filtered water and essential oils instead. These …
DIY Drain Tips and Hacks
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 …