Four concrete blocks is all it takes to make this simple yet extremely effective rocket stove! The cost? Just $5.16. This video shows you how to put it together.

I built this tiled roof hut in the bush using only primitive tools and materials. It should be pointed out that I do not live in the wild

How many people out there, whether you’re interested in prefab houses or you’re part of the tiny homes movement have thought about ever taking a cruise (is that

Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, Sugi wood (cryptomeria japonica L.f., also called

A smokehouse is the ideal solution for preserving and cooking a wide variety of foods, from smoked meats to smoked cheese, and even smoked vegetables. Not only does

Here are some good insights from John Suscovich who started his farm a few years ago, and learned a thing or two in the process… A farmer friend

What Are Tick Tubes? Tick tubes are a great first line of defense against nature’s Lyme-carrying nasties. If you live in an area where there are lots of

This guy can make a bow & arrow from scratch using nothing but primitive stone tools… Here’s an explanation of how he did it… I made this bow

This is a documentary movie uncovering the process of building a wooden house with hand tools from local materials starting from forest till the living space. “Our house

I made a batch of charcoal using the mound method then stored it in baskets for later use. Charcoal is a fuel that burns hotter than the wood

Whether you’re into camping & the outdoors, or just want to add a new idea to your survival kit, here’s a pretty nifty idea for an outdoor fire.

When you tell people you’re building an Earthship, there are two stock responses. First there are the believers. These are the people who’ve watched Garbage Warrior, twice. They

Wood-fired earthen ovens are easily documented all the way back to the ancient Romans. They are ideal for outdoor cooking – anything from pizzas to bread to full blown