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Tuna Can Oil Lamp
by JW

An interesting way to use a can of tuna (Tuna in Oil) for a light source during an emergency.  Another reason to have wick material on hand and keeping the deep pantry stocked. 

http://www.atomicshrimp.com/st/content/tuna_can_lamp

Tuna Can Oil Lamp
 by JW

An interesting way to use a can of tuna (Tuna in Oil) for a light source during an emergency.  Another reason to have wick material on hand and keeping the deep pantry stocked. 

http://www.atomicshrimp.com/st/content/tuna_can_lamp

Image | Firearms Maintenance
Firearms Maintenance
by Aaron M

Maintaining firearms is a simple task that adds another element of responsibility to firearms ownership. Similar to any mechanical device, firearms are prone to wear, breakages, and corrosion that accompanies any device that has moving metal on metal. Be it rifle, pistol, shotgun, or anything in between, there are some very common things you can do to prolong the life of your firearm and ensure its proper and reliable function.
Firearms Maintenance
 by Aaron M

Maintaining firearms is a simple task that adds another element of responsibility to firearms ownership. Similar to any mechanical device, firearms are prone to wear, breakages, and corrosion that accompanies any device that has moving metal on metal. Be it rifle, pistol, shotgun, or anything in between, there are some very common things you can do to prolong the life of your firearm and ensure its proper and reliable function.
Image | Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
by JW

If you are looking for a good summer read that will inspire you to grow more food and learn about some of the trials and tribulations of a family taking the plunge and eating fully local, this book won't disappoint.

This book has given my family some great recipe ideas ("Eggs in a Nest" is a weekly dinner that even my 5 year daughter loves) and we are always on the look out for old farm books for the library to help us in our homesteading efforts.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle can also serve as a great way to start conversations about resiliency building with neighbors and family who have not taken the red pill yet and need some easing into various topics. (Food Security, Peak Oil and Food shortages, etc)

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
 by JW

If you are looking for a good summer read that will inspire you to grow more food and learn about some of the trials and tribulations of a family taking the plunge and eating fully local, this book won't disappoint.

This book has given my family some great recipe ideas ("Eggs in a Nest" is a weekly dinner that even my 5 year daughter loves) and we are always on the look out for old farm books for the library to help us in our homesteading efforts.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle can also serve as a great way to start conversations about resiliency building with neighbors and family who have not taken the red pill yet and need some easing into various topics. (Food Security, Peak Oil and Food shortages, etc)

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

Image | Toxic Tomatoes: What Urban Gardeners Should Know
Toxic Tomatoes: What Urban Gardeners Should Know
by JW

Planning on setting up an urban community garden?  Looking to buy a new piece of property to build your homestead? Keep in mind the possible issues and toxic dangers of the land you are going to be using before you start.  Your garden produce may not be as healthy for you as you hoped for.  Take steps to mitigate your risk. 

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/toxic-tomatoes-what-urban-gardeners-should-know.html

Toxic Tomatoes: What Urban Gardeners Should Know
 by JW

Planning on setting up an urban community garden?  Looking to buy a new piece of property to build your homestead? Keep in mind the possible issues and toxic dangers of the land you are going to be using before you start.  Your garden produce may not be as healthy for you as you hoped for.  Take steps to mitigate your risk. 

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/toxic-tomatoes-what-urban-gardeners-should-know.html

Image | Local Harvest Website
Local Harvest Website
by JW

Farmers Market season is in full swing and there is lots of great food out there find and eat.  LocalHarvest.org is a great directory and resource for finds local area farmers, farmers markets and food producers in your area.  Find and support the people who grow great food.  They even have an App!

http://www.localharvest.org/

Local Harvest Website
 by JW

Farmers Market season is in full swing and there is lots of great food out there find and eat.  LocalHarvest.org is a great directory and resource for finds local area farmers, farmers markets and food producers in your area.  Find and support the people who grow great food.  They even have an App!

http://www.localharvest.org/

Image | Humanure Handbook, 3rd Edition – PDF Download
Humanure Handbook, 3rd Edition – PDF Download
by JW

Available to download are the pdf chapters for the complete 3rd edition of the humanure book. 

http://humanurehandbook.com/contents.html

Get the hard copy for your bookshelf here: The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition border=

Humanure Handbook, 3rd Edition – PDF Download
 by JW

Available to download are the pdf chapters for the complete 3rd edition of the humanure book. 

http://humanurehandbook.com/contents.html

Get the hard copy for your bookshelf here: The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition border=

Image | DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
by JW

An interesting concept to get inspired for low tech water pumping and building some water resiliency into your plans.

http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/diy-wind-powered-water-pump-made-bike-parts.html

DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump Made from Bike Parts
 by JW

An interesting concept to get inspired for low tech water pumping and building some water resiliency into your plans.

http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/diy-wind-powered-water-pump-made-bike-parts.html

Image | New Study Explains Why the Modern Tomato Tastes Like Cardboard
New Study Explains Why the Modern Tomato Tastes Like Cardboard
by JW

More evidence that those big and sometimes ugly open-pollinated heirloom varieties are the better option when it comes to flavor and better tomato products. 

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/why-modern-tomato-tastes-cardboard.html

New Study Explains Why the Modern Tomato Tastes Like Cardboard
 by JW

More evidence that those big and sometimes ugly open-pollinated heirloom varieties are the better option when it comes to flavor and better tomato products. 

http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/why-modern-tomato-tastes-cardboard.html

Image | DIY Compost Tumbler
DIY Compost Tumbler
by JW

Here is a low-cost method of building a compost tumbler bin to make turning over your compost a lot easier and accelerate the generation of high-quality compost for the garden. 

http://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/diy-compost-bin/

DIY Compost Tumbler
 by JW

Here is a low-cost method of building a compost tumbler bin to make turning over your compost a lot easier and accelerate the generation of high-quality compost for the garden. 

http://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/diy-compost-bin/

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