As you know, I'm pretty keen on knowing a few basic survival skills, from How to Find Your Way Without a Compass to How to Start a Fire Without Matches. Today I'm going to show How to Create a Pocket-Sized 48-Hour Survival Toolkit, and guess what I put it in....? An upcycled Altoids tin! A travel-sized kit…
Garden crop rotation is essential for gardening through the years. Even though it is tempting to repeat your garden pattern year after year, it is best to give vegetables of the same family a new spot in the garden or containers each year. This will ensure that any lingering pests and diseases won’t be in the…
This is my favorite way to deal with weeds when the season begins—no uprooting required! It saves you time and also increases worm activity in your soil so that if you do eventually want to work the soil, it is soft and pliable. You will need a lot of cardboard, which you can often get…
I recently completed an apartment renovation and there was so much that I learned. One of my favorite parts were the finishing elements to make a blank space feel homey. Some of my crazy woodworking projects in the past have been super popular on this website, so I thought I'd share another one with you…
We've been focusing on survival skills here lately. When it comes to being a true survivalist you need to acquire the skills that are able to get you to safety when in a pinch. For instance, if you find yourself lost on a trail. Maybe your phone doesn't have service and you don't have a…
Every man, woman, and child of a certain age should know how to change a tire in a pinch. When it comes to survival skills this one is a MUST. You never know when your cell may die, or you could be on a long solo trip (which we totally recommend, see why HERE) without *gasp* cell reception.…
Georgia has been abuzz freshening up her home for the spring season. In addition to posting about how to get your yard ready for Spring, she has been planting up a storm, and painting her front door. The one thing that she finds really gives your home a fresh look is your front door. When it…
A handful of edible flowers sprinkled over a summer salad is a sensory experience. Tossed into a cocktail, it elevates a summer evening. On a creamy panna cotta, it is pure magic. So don’t neglect to plant flowers in your garden this year—just make sure they are edible ones! Here are some beauties to consider,…
If you live in an urban area or a dwelling without any land, you have more space than you might think. Is your rooftop flat and easily accessible? Does the fence along your building have a little bit of dirt to plant some pole beans? Does your fire escape have space for a planter box…