DIY Archives

Blackout Basics: What to Do When the Power Goes Out

Learn how to stay safe and prepared during a blackout: protect your food, maintain warmth/cool, and act fast when power goes out.

Learn to build a gigantic solar-powered food dehydrator. Preserve fruits and veggies off-grid with free solar energy and simple materials.

Build a sturdy DIY planter box from just one pallet with this step-by-step guide. Cheap, practical, and perfect for any garden.

Build your own 55-gallon DIY tumbler composter with this step-by-step guide using simple tools and affordable materials.

Build a sturdy off-grid clothes washer with a barrel and lumber. This DIY non-electric washing machine is cheap and durable.

Don’t toss those old towels! Here are some creative, practical ways to reuse them around your home for cleaning, gardening, and more.

You don’t need to buy nesting boxes for your chickens. Here are 13 creative and practical DIY nesting box ideas made from everyday items.

Tired of flies ruining your summer? Try these homemade DIY fly traps. Cheap, effective, and perfect for backyards, farms, or patios.

Learn how to make your own old-fashioned bar soap with just coconut oil, lye, and water. Simple, cheap, and perfect for beginners or preppers.

Build this easy DIY canned food storage rack to save space and organize your pantry. Cheap, efficient, and requires only basic tools.