Category: Up-cycle & Recycle

60 Emergency Supplies You Can Buy for a Buck

60 Emergency Supplies You Can Buy for a Buck OK, so you have decided that you want to take steps to protect your family from unseen events. You may not know what events to plan for or you could have a much defined idea of the threats you see, but regardless you recognize a need. …

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Heating on the Cheap Flower Pot Trick!

Heating on the Cheap Flower Pot Trick! Feeling chilly and don’t want to turn up the heat? Here’s a cheap and easy alternative to heating a small room – tealights and flowerpots! How does it work? Heat convection occurs in the gap between the two plant pots. This hot air is then funnelled out of …

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15 Easy Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient

15 Easy Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient Anyone can take steps to be more self sufficient no matter where you live or what you have! Today proves just that, that ANYONE can become more self sufficient if you just TRY HARDER! Ok, so you do need to be less dependent on the luxuries that are offered …

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DIY Mason Jar Solar Light

DIY Mason Jar Solar Light I have read so many articles on what you can do with mason jars, I just can’t pick a favourite! I saw these mason jar night lights over at familyhomeandlife.com and thought what a really cool but simple idea! These are wire-free and will create a beautiful illumination in your garden. …

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Homemade Bio Fuel Briquettes

Homemade Bio Fuel Briquettes Ok, so Bio fuel is completely made from recycled materials and does not harm the environment when burns. It has almost no sulfur or mercury in it, so it cannot pollute environment and create green house gases. Bio fuel is not only good for the environment, but it is a lot …

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