Retezár, an Austrian designer has invented a device that can extract water from the air and condense it into drinkable water. Called Fontus, it …
Santa Baby, I want a 3D Printed Supercar!
Conventional cars are wasteful in the way they’re built and the way they’re operated. A startup called Divergent Microfactories has …
The Seabin Project. Something we can all get behind. Cleaner oceans.
About the Seabin Project We have designed and made an automated rubbish bin that catches floating rubbish, oil, fuel …
Breaking up is hard to do, so Facebook’s giving you some help
A feature announced last week by Facebook will allow people who have split up with a spouse or partner to turn …
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 …
Packing sorted! The solution to grocery bags.
We love new innovations at Self-Reliance Central. This great idea from Australia is catching on around the world. (In Britain and Australia shopping …
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 …
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 …
Life hack! Charge your phone with a 9-volt battery
Power outage? Miles from an outlet? Phone is dead? You need a 9-volt battery and your phone charger cable and then …
OK! Who wants one of these?
Watch Catalin Alexandru Duru become the first person ever to break the Guinness World Records Title for the farthest journey …
Who needs a garage when you’ve got something like this?
This is a Chinese solution to the urban problem of car parking and security. Because space is always at a premium …
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. …
What do you think about a home you can move when you do?
The kind of person who moves into a dumpster to investigate sustainable living is sure to know a thing …
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 …
Amazing invention – Tap your honey straight from the hive
Why crack open the hive and stress all the bees? Why move all the parts around? Why smoke the bees? …
Lily’s awesome bug-out camp
This simple, stable, warm and dry bugout shelter was constructed with safety and seclusion in mind. Lily can sleep, hunt and hide-out …
Video: Pizza Pinwheels
Go ahead! Treat your friends and family. Great party food, after-school snack or quick dinner. We love Pizza Pinwheels. And …
Febrile Seizures: How To Protect Your Child
Sky News (UK): Parents should learn to recognize and treat the most common types of seizures in young children, the British Red …
Nail biting – A sign of something more worrying?
Dermatologists Share Tips to Stop Nail Biting Breaking a nail is one thing. Breaking a nail-biting habit is another, say …
How to pick a lock
I’ve always meant to get around to learning how to pick a lock. I usually use a credit card or …
The 3 ingredients white chocolate soufflé cheesecake.
There is no good self-reliant reason for this cake. Well, maybe it’s good to have an option when you’re out …
How to split a 26,000-pound block of granite with a two-pound hammer
“We’re building buildings in here like it’s the 19th century. Around here they built the foundations with granite. And where …
Experience a totally new (and cheaper) shower
Showers are the third highest consumer of water in the home, expending an average 17.2 gallons with every use. We …
Basic Handgun: Trained To Shoot
There’s no substitute for proper firearms training and lots of practice. Watch this video and remind yourself of the basics …
How to Tell If a Rash Needs Medical Attention
SCHAUMBURG, IL — To the untrained eye, all rashes may look alike and seem easily treatable with over-the-counter oral antihistamines or …
Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely
Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients and are an important part of a healthful diet. …
Weight loss clothing! Are you freaking serious?
The weight-loss method that’s been hiding in plain sight! Thin Ice Weight Loss from Thin Ice Weight Loss on Vimeo. This …
How-To Make Your Own Sriracha
Sriracha, the hot sauce with an almost cult-like following, is so popular that some people even carry a bottle on …