Planning For Camping Now

Planning for stuff in off season can save you some money. I always buy in off seasons. Like buy AC in the winter , heaters in the middle of summer and so on. My son is already planning his summer camping trip with his brother. They learned a lot last summer. Last summer it rained the whole time so they are planning for that! 

He camps at home in the backyard a lot , too. Putting the tent up on the trampoline was his idea and he had so much fun. But they can't take the trampoline with them to Tennessee! They are trying to come up with an easy portable way to get tent directly off the ground. A bigger tarp to cover the tent with. I am making them get a canopy to cover the picnic table up for keeping food and sitting at least a bit dryer in case it rains as much as it has in the past. They will be there for 2 weeks. If they have less to worry about than hopefully they will have more fun.
 

How To Convert A Shed Into An Off Grid Cottage

 

 

                                      How To Convert A Shed Into An Off Grid Cottage

 

I have a shed in my back yard that I bought a few years ago that I am planning on redoing half of it into an off-grid bathroom. I already have everything. Just am needing to organize the shed and plan out the "room" that I will build for it.  When I bought the shed I only had them put one window in it, So would most likely build around that for the bathroom. 

These photos were taken right after it was delivered a few years ago. I wish it was still this clean.

      

Hybrid Solar Wind Power Generation System - SHTFPreparedness

 

 

 

                           Hybrid Solar Wind Power Generation System - SHTFPreparedness

 

                                                    Another great DIY to generate power. 

Food Storage Recipe - Fried Potato and Smoked Sausage

 

NEED:

1 1/2 Pounds of Potatoes, diced

1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced

Olive oil

1/2 Teaspoon Seasoned salt

1/2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning

Half of a red bell pepper  , diced

Half of a green bell pepper, diced

1 small onion, diced

Black pepper to taste

Heat a bit of butter in a pan and saute the onion. 

When done , remove them from the pan and set off to the side.

In the same pan heat up some butter and olive oil. 

Add the potatoes and cook them until they are soft.

Add the sausage to the pan and fry for about 10 more minutes. 

Add the onion back into the pan with the bell peppers.

Saute everything for another 7 - 10 minutes. Until the peppers are tender.

Serve this. 

You can top it with some shredded cheese and serve it with garlic bread.

DIY Solar Water Distiller! - Simple Solar Water Distilling - Easy DIY (for Survival/SHTF)

 

 

 

DIY Solar Water Distiller! - Simple Solar Water Distilling - Easy DIY (for Survival/SHTF) : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

 

Another great DIY to get clean water . I don't think that you can know too many ways to get clean water. 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

 

 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

Having hot water anytime you need it when  off-grid is a must have and sounds so nice. Have to have hot water to clean items and yourself.

Food Storage Recipe - Sweet Potato Biscuits

         A great recipe for some biscuits. Uses canned sweet potato. Yummmmmmm.

NEED:

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/8 cup butter or margarine

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup canned sweet potato , mashed

1 Teaspoon cinnamon , optional

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees

Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar together.

Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is coarse, like cornmeal.

Stir in the milk and sweet potato.

Knead a few minutes.

Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thick.

Cut into rounds that are about 2 1/2 inch round.

If you want to you can sprinkle them with some cinnamon.

Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for about 12 minutes or until done. 

 

How to Make a DIY Greenhouse

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make a DIY Greenhouse - I Like To Make Stuff

 

I think everyone needs to have a greenhouse! No matter how small or big. Have to learn to grow your own food. Cannot rely on others and being able to get food in the grocery store. There are too many recalls on food! If you can grow your own food than you know what you are doing to it and how you are growing it. 

DIY Solar Furnace: An Affordable Heating in 5 Steps

 

 

 

 

DIY Solar Furnace: An Affordable Heating in 5 Steps – Your Projects@OBN

 

During the winter, heaters are essential to keep our homes warm. While there are many heater types and models available, it is important to find one that is right for your home. A heater should be selected based on the size of the room, the type of fuel used, and the level of maintenance needed. DIY solar furnaces are an affordable and efficient way to heat your home.

In this solar-powered heating system, cheap and easily accessible materials are used. Overall, the system costs less than $50. A system like that can keep a home warm and comfortable all winter long at an incredible price. In addition, you'll save money on energy bills because the unit runs on solar power.

Anything that can save money is a good thing. Also a great idea if in an area prone to power outages.  

 

How to build an Off Grid Solar Box Window Heater using Greenhouse Panels. Also Doubles as a Solar Oven

 

 

 

 

How to build an Off Grid Solar Box Window Heater using Greenhouse Panels. Also Doubles as a Solar Oven

 

I think this is a must have for everyone. Could really save some money with warming your rooms with something like this. Something that you could do over the weekend and see the benefits of having it immediately. I have also been thinking of turning one of my big south facing windows into a small "greenhouse". Could grow small items, like herbs, lettuce, etc. Would be really nice to grab some fresh lettuce in the middle of winter.