Run your Dryer on Free Energy – Easy $$ Savings

Run your Dryer on Free Energy – Easy $$ Savings

Photo from by DrChill

This has to be one of the coolest DIY projects I have done in a while. Who doesn’t like FREE energy

After reading this instuctable article, I knew I  needed to do this to my dryer and make use of the solar heater I made a few years ago. The project is relatively simple and after you have done it you will start saving on your electricity bill almost instantly.

This is not for gas dryers, so if you have a gas dryer please do not attempt to do this modification. Check out the full article and get all the pictures and instructions below:

Run your Dryer on Free Energy – Easy $$ Savings

The Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear

The Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear

photo from pearlsofprofundity

Economic hard times have hit the majority of the population in the majority of the world. How do we prepare for tomorrow while still having a life today? The article below gives you a starting point

The Poor Man’s Guide To Survival Gear

How To Build A Micro Generator For Around $90

How To Build A Micro Generator For Around $90

Image Credit: RoDuS1488

This easy Micro Generator project could come in very useful for camping and if the power goes out. It is small enough that it won’t get in the way and powerful enough to run a household .light bulb. If you can salvage or re-use some materials you could make this project even cheaper… maybe free if you have all of the materials listed.

How To Build A Micro Generator For Around $90

How To Make A Solar Cooking Jar

How To Make A Solar Cooking Jar

With bonus Split Pea and Potato Soup Recipe

Photo from SHTF & Prepping Central

If you are a lone wolf or have a limited budget and a solar oven is to expensive or to bulky for a bug out, then I have a simple small solution that’s easy to make and easy to carry. THE SOLAR COOKING JAR. This is so easy to make a child could do this…. Cooks well and cooks a meal for 1 quick! Read on at the link below

How To Make A Solar Cooking Jar

DIY Canning Jar Vacuum Sealer

Canning Jar Vacuum Sealer

Sealers can cost a pretty penny! So DIY!

DIY Canning Jar Vacuum Sealer

Pallets and Buckets

 Pallets and Buckets

Photo from SHTF & Prepping Central

To people who prepare, live green, and want to recycle and reuse, pallets and buckets are as good as gold. There are literally hundreds of uses for them and in many cases they can be gotten for free! For information on use and locating them continue reading at the link below

  Pallets and Buckets 

How To Make a Penny Battery

How To Make a Penny Battery

See how to make a penny battery today and always have a quick source of power in an emergency. This 10 penny battery can produce around 6 volts To learn how watch the video below

How To Build A Box Rabbit Trap

Whether you are homesteading or off the grid or just need to file the information under good to know if times get real tight knowing how to trap dinner is an important skill. To see how to build a box trap continuing reading at the link below

How To Build A Box Rabbit Trap

DIY Water Heater

DIY Water Heater

photo by cnathan

Have hot water when off the grid, camping, or a long term scenario without running water. I am always in awe of those who are able to take a bit of this and a bit of that and put together something extremely useful. To see the full project continue reading from the Instructables at the link below

DIY Water Heater

DIY Heavy-Duty Rocket Stove

DIY Heavy-Duty Rocket Stove

Photo by eaahnen

Everyone should have a rocket stove either purchased or DIY. Nothing works quite as well as a rocket stove for cooking and heating without power. They produce a lot of heat with very little fuel and tend to produce less smoke than do other wood burning devices. This particular design is perfect for a quaint setting in your garden or patio area for the complete instructions continue reading at the link below

DIY Heavy-Duty Rocket Stove