DIY Archives

30 Off-Grid Uses for Rubber Bands

Rubber bands have all sorts of off-grid uses in first aid, fishing, starting a fire, organizing your gear, and much more.

You can easily make charcoal if you live in a neighborhood that will tolerate a smoky fire that burns for a while.

Vermicomposting involves the use of earthworms to accelerate the decomposition of vegetation to produce a super-rich fertilizer.

Bobby pins aren’t just for pinning up hair. They can be used for all sorts of things around the homestead. Here are just a few examples.

There are many off-grid uses for tin foil that can make your life easier. From cooking to keeping critters out, tin foil has many uses.

There are highly effective alternatives to WD-40 that you can make easily and for next to nothing at home. Here’s how.

In this article, we’re going to learn how to make clay bricks, soil bricks, papercrete bricks, and concrete bricks.

Pine pitch is an essential part of many homemade remedies and commercial products. Here’s how to make it and how to use it.

There are two simple DIY mosquito traps you can make at home that work. Both require ingredients you probably already have on hand.

DIY lotion bars are easy to make, shelf-stable, and can be made with just a few simple and natural ingredients.