A Simple Beer Can Stove

...http://vimeo.com/64726512 There’s lots of variations on the beer can stove out on the interwebs. This is a nice one in that it can be made with just a pocket knife as opposed to the more complicated Pepsi can stove we blogged about back in 2006. If you have a favorite stove project leave a comment . . . Via the folks at Zapf Architectural Renderings....

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On Homesteading Burnout and the Need to Focus

...ering fencing uniform. If I worked at it I could probably make some decent beer. But, again, I just don’t need that much beer sitting around the house. And to take the hobby to the next level I’d really need to start using kegs and that would mean more equipment. Ham Radio I’ve put this activity on hold. I probably should spend some time acquainting myself with my 2 meter handheld and checking in with some of the local nets so that I can use the r...

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Saturday Tweets: How about we all make some beer vinegar in a thatched dome?

How to Make Beer Vinegar https://t.co/0dsSivOLU8 via @Hank_Shaw pic.twitter.com/o4DHwgLyQj — Emily Han (@misschiffonade) February 27, 2016 Building A Primitive Thatched Dome Hut From Scratch https://t.co/xBRYowES23 — Root Simple (@rootsimple) February 27, 2016 Garden Flags with Shibori and Permanent Dye | Garden Rant https://t.co/O003TFYcqL — Root Simple (@rootsimple) February 26, 2016 The world's most frugal man: https://t.co/iraYtFUj2W via...

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Homestead Academy: A Two Day Course in Kitchen Self-Reliance

...ead baking, vinegar brewing, yogurt making and more. The event, which will take place on July 6th and 7th is presented by Growcology and the Emerald Village and will take place in Vista, CA. This weekend intensive is designed to catapult you into a life of self-reliance through homesteading. Join Growcology and the Emerald Village Volunteers as we share the simple and effective ways to make: yogurt, cheese, butter, bread, home cleaning products, b...

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