Projects Archives

How to Dig a Well

Digging your own well means water independence. Here’s how to get started, from choosing a spot to the tools involved.

Papercrete is lightweight, insulating, and easy to work with. Learn the basic recipe and even an off-grid version using natural materials.

Learn how to make homemade healing salves using herbs, oils, and beeswax just like our ancestors did a century ago.

Learn how to make a DIY Altoids tin candle lantern. Holds 3 candles and matches. Perfect for camping and emergency kits.

Learn how to make 4 types of bricks from scratch—clay, soil, papercrete, and concrete—with step-by-step instructions and pictures.

Build a DIY rainwater collection system for under $100 using a 32-gallon trash can, a brass spigot, cinder blocks, and gutter tubing.

Learn how to make traditional bar soap with just 3 simple ingredients using an easy step‑by‑step method perfect for beginners.

Learn how to make an “infinite” candle wick that never burns out! This DIY survival hack is perfect for blackouts and emergencies.

Easy, budget-friendly DIY prepping projects to help you stay self-sufficient and prepared for disasters with homemade survival gear.

Learn how to make a simple hobo heater cooker with a concrete block and Crisco. Great for winter outages and urban survival.