20 DIY Solar Water Heater Projects - DIY Crafts

 

 

 

20 DIY Solar Water Heater Projects - DIY Crafts

 

Hot water to have a hot shower will be so nice to have in an off-grid situation. 

 

An Off-Grid Washing Machine

I had to get a new off-grid washing machine and I found this one online for a really great and low price. The  Non-Electric Portable Compact Mini Washing Machine is perfect! It will wash 5 pounds of clothing and wash them quick and with very little soap.

High-density polyethylene chamber

Wash up to 5lbs of clothing

5 minutes per wash

Capacity: 3 Gallon

Product dimension: 16 x 12 x 11in

 

 

Don't let the need for electricity or plumbed-in water pipes stop you from clean clothes.

In the space of just five minutes with nothing more than power from your arm, this hand-cranked unit washes a 5lb load in just a few minutes.

The high-density polyethylene chamber will let you store up to 5lbs of clothing. This can wash 15 pairs of socks, five t-shirts, three shirts, or a pair of jeans pre load. That is impressive performance from this compact washer.

The clever design creates a high pressure wash to lift stains and dirt from your clothes for a fast and efficient wash that uses far less water than even hand washing (and obviously no electricity). 

How to make an Emergency Water Filter | Five Gallon Ideas

 

 

How to make an Emergency Water Filter | Five Gallon Ideas

 

Having as many ways to get clean water will be a life saver. You have to have clean water to drink. 

 

 

 

Keep Adding To The Food Stockpile

 

To keep a food storage going you have to add to it more than you use it. I buy something each week , sometimes just a can , like , Mountain House #10 Can Beef Stroganoff with Noodles . Or a few cans of peanut butter. It really doesn't matter what it is that you buy - as long as your adding to the food storage!! When you need it - it will be there!!

I have been adding to mine weekly. Some weeks I add more than others. Depends on other bills and such. You don't want to go homeless or not pay your bills to have a food storage. That would be no good. 

 

 

How to Make a Rain Barrel From a Trash Can | Hometalk

 

 

 

How to Make a Rain Barrel From a Trash Can | Hometalk

 

Planning on doing this. I want to have maybe 2 of them - one rain barrel at each front corner of my house. Hope. At least one of them for sure. Will help me with the garden and other stuff around the house.  

 

 

Shrink Your Gocery Bill

If you don't live under a rock , then you have probably noticed how expensive the groceries are getting. Things I usually buy are sky rocketing. It is 2 times and sometimes 3 times more each week for my grocery budget. That is just for the basics that I buy. Using my food storage as a base , I still have a sky high bill.

These tips can help shrink your grocery bill. Every little bit helps.

Use a list and stick to it. I have gotten really good at planning out my meals for the week and sticking to a list. This has saved a lot. Get an easy to use meal planner. That will help so much.

NEVER shop for groceries on an empty stomach. Shopping hungry makes for a lot of impulse buying. Which adds a lot to the bill.

Leave everyone home when you go to the grocery store. You will be able to focus more on finding bargains and using coupons etc.

When you see something on sale that your family uses a lot of , buy as much as you can. Adds to your food storage and saves money in the long run. You will have it on hand and not have to buy it when the price goes back up to the higher price.

Buy store brand as often as possible. This has saved our family a lot.

Check the store ads each week and use your store savings card. You can save a lot doing this. Also use coupons as much as possible. I don';t rely on them because they are usually for items that are higher priced even with the coupon, but sometimes I have coupons for free items that save money for us.

 

17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening

 

 

 

17 Best Vegetables for Bucket Gardening

 

It is finally getting to be that time of year to be able to start a garden. I am doing so much this season.

I am growing everything. Going to put in the plot that I have in my back yard , going to use buckets with some items to grow, and put some stuff along the front of my house. Full sun items in front.  Grabbing as many seeds as possible to grow. Growing extra to be able to help my family.

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken Tamale Pie

This is great for just using one skillet. No extra pans or dishes to wash.

Just throw it together and cook.

NEED:

1 can of cheddar cheese soup

1 can of tomato sauce

2 cans of chicken

3/4 cup of uncooked instant rice

2 cans of tamales

In the skillet combine the cheese soup, tomato sauce, chicken, and rice.

Cover it and let it simmer over low heat for a few minutes.

Place the tamales over the mixture and recover.

Cook until it is heated through.

Food Storage Recipe - Easy Fast Spanish Rice Dish

 This is such an easy meal. 

All you need is a package of Spanish rice mix and about half a can of black beans. You can also add any kind of meat. The one in the picture I had added about 1/3 of a package of chirizo to. 

Place everything in a baking dish with the 2 1/4 cup water. 

Bake until it is thickened up and done. 

Put some shredded cheese on top and place back in oven until that melts. 

Serve. 

I didn't have any tortilla chips so I placed a couple of tortillas on a pan and baked them until they got crispy. 

You could dress this up anyway you want.

 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

 

How To Get Endless Hot Water Without Electricity

 

Having hot water can make all of the difference in being comfortable.  If you have a rocket stove then it will be easy to have an endless supply of hot water.