The Swedish Log Candle is a method of having a camp fire that is both easy to ignite (and control) as well as having the benefit of lasting a

You’ve got to hand it to this guy for such an ingenious, yet simple design. The how-to example in the video below is made from approximately 12 feet of copper tubing

This tiny home could be the perfect abode for someone who enjoys basic accommodation… Tiny homes are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason! Not only are

A stable, strong, easily-movable, cheap firewood rack is a thought-provoking project. This is what i have used for years and it works extremely well. It holds a face-cord of

We are currently living off grid on a bare piece of land that we will soon build a home on. We’re living in a RV for the time

Today, we invite you to explore the awe-inspiring Backyard Fire Pit Swing Set, a truly spectacular undertaking that seamlessly blends the warmth of a fire pit with the

If you’re looking to entertain friends around your own backyard fire pit, here’s a really sturdy little project that can be built for $200 (or less) in as

This video demonstrates a technique for milling a redwood log into slabs of wood with a homemade Alaskan Mill, that is, with a chain saw and a simple jig

What happens when you don’t actually have the space or money to build the pool you wish? An easy compromise is to make your own swimming pool using

This little device is cheap to create, and has been used by the US military on bases in malarial zones with fantastic results. There are many types of

This DIY project will show you how to turn an old broken refrigerator into an awesome rustic cooler, great for parties, bonfires, and all of types of outdoor festivities.

This step by step video shows you how to make a simple (portable) homemade solar dehydrator which is an inexpensive and efficient way to dry foods, like fruits and

In this 3 part series you’ll learn how to build a system to collect rain water for emergency storage scenarios and also to use to water your garden. The

The Storm Glass was first invented in the mid 1700’s, and soon made it’s way into ships and harbors around Europe to help give warning of approaching bad

Just three months ago we purchased 5 acres of land in the Pacific Northwest where we will be working to develop our off grid homestead 100% from scratch.

This video shows the build of a homemade water purifier that is extremely effective and super easy to make. The “2 Stage” design purifies almost all water sources