Filtering water in order to make it potable is not a complex process. You can easily build your own if you are stuck in a situation where access to pure water is not available. All you need is a thick plastic bag and some basic material, and you can create an effective and practical filtration …
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Build a Simple Soda Bottle Planter
You can create a very efficient and virtually self-watering planter out of a two liter bottle of soda in just a few steps. This is a great way to grow plants when you are short of space and other basic resources. All you need is some duct tape, a pair of scissors, a pen, nail …
Three Things in the Water That Can Kill You
Water is life. We all know this. We also know the importance of having a supply of fresh and pure drinking water on hand at any given point in time. To illustrate this point, let’s take a look at three impurities in water that can lead to serious illness and untimely death. Knowing what …
How to Navigate Without a Compass
Nature has given us many resources to survive, and this includes ways to find our bearings when we don’t have a compass or GPS handy. All you need is some sunlight, maybe a shadow or two, some sticks and perhaps a watch, and you can always find out what direction you are headed. …
DINNER FORK DOOR LOCK
Published on Jan 26, 2014 I came up with a way to lock a door by modifying a dinner fork. Some folks may have seen my earlier video on my channel called “portable door lock”, which I made from flat 1/8″ steel . The Fork Lock, however, is way easier to make. This lock is …
Altoids Tin EDC Kit | Cheap and easy Urban Survival Kit?
My Urban Altoids EDC Tin projects are a constant work in progress. Version 2.2 is a timestamp of what my Urban EDC needs are at the present time yet it is continually evolving. This particular version is designed for “Urban Commuting” and not for “Survival” purposes. There are a few new highlighted features. The …
How to convert an old washing machine into a water powered generator
Published on Jan 24, 2014 -New Improved model- WARNING: This video is intended for information purposes only, working with electricity can be dangerous, If you are not qualified, please consult an electrician before attempting any wiring shown in this video. I’ve been living off the grid for a few years now, using …
The Underground Hybrid Self Watering Rain Gutter Style
Published on Jun 16, 2013 Grow Bag Garden Systems Has What You Need To Get Started Today! The Largest Selection Of Root Pouch Grow Bags, Pond Liners, Net Cups, Kerick Float Valves And Also Complete Rain Gutter Grow System And Hybrid Kiddie Pool Kits! A Complete Line Of Gro-Matic Totally Self Watering Deck …