Fishing for Northern Pike in the Spring Northern pike are exceptionally easy to catch in the springtime, especially for those who fish from the shore. However, pike are also easily frightened and rather particular when it comes to whether or not to bite on a hook. Let’s take a look at some things to consider …
When SHTF: How to Repair the Inner Lining of Shoes Most people throw away shoes after the inner lining starts to fade or tear. However, there is a simple process that you can follow in order to make repairs and keep otherwise good shoes around for a little bit longer. Considering that we may not …
First Aid: How to Identify and Treat Shock Shock is an outward sign of a host of life-threatening medical conditions that indicate the patient needs immediate care. However, the manifestation of shock can take on many different forms, and some are more obvious than others. Let’s look at some of the common signs so that …
Canning Beans and Carrots the Easy Way Beans and carrots are two staple items in gardens that grow quickly, are loaded with nutrients and can keep for a long period of time. Canning them can further extend their shelf life and enable you to consume them during the off-season. Look at the following recipes and …
How to Make Can Rotator Shelves You can never find enough uses for scrap wood or used pallet material, and building a unit to store and dispense cans is a great way to organize and maximize space. All you need is some wood, screws, nails, glue and some ingenuity to get this project done in …
How to Efficiently Pluck Game Fowl for Dinner Hunting and killing popular game foul is the easy part when compared to the struggles that many people have with preparing their kill for dinner. However, plucking a bird is not as difficult as it seems, and you can clean an entire bird in just a few …
How to Clean and Process a Dove Doves are found in most parts of the country, and their meat is a good source of protein with little fat. While you won’t get a lot of meat out of each bird, cleaning and removing the breast will provide you with a decent serving that can be …
How to Safely Can Fish for Long-Term Food Storage Most meats and fish should not be canned for long-term storage because bacteria will grow and cause the product to spoil. However, there are certain types of fish that are safe to can and store. Let’s take a look at the process and see how you …
How To Build a Hydroponic System from Coffee Containers Hydroponic growing systems can be as simple or complex as you want, and you don’t need a lot of resources or experience to get started. If you have a plastic coffee container, some common parts and a little bit of ingenuity, you can built your own …
DIY Simple Compost Temperature Monitoring Stick Compost temperatures need to be monitored regularly in order to ensure that the degradation process is working as efficiently as possible. One of the best ways to keep an eye on fluctuations and optimize your composting system is to install a thermometer. This project is very easy, doesn’t require …
