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Crushed Egg Shells

30+ Things to Do with Eggshells

Save them up for a later use
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 7:31 PM

There are many different ways to use eggs shells.  Set them aside and start building up a nice supply. 

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2012/08/9-things-to-do-with-eggshells.html

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DIY Bucket Hydroelectric Generator

DIY Hydroelectric Generator

Free 35 page PDF manual
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 4:36 PM

Learn how to build a low cost, DIY hydroelectric generator.

https://www.engineeringforchange.org/static/content/Energy/S00070/5%20Gallon%20Bucket%20Build%20Manual.pdf

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Photo: Greg Holdsworth

DIY Heat Mat Speeds Seed Starting

Rope lights + scrap wood = low cost seedling heat mat
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, January 7, 2013, 8:45 PM

A great weekend project to get a jump on seed starting and prepping for spring garden planting. 

http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11658/diy-heat-mat-speeds-seed-starting

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The Ready Store

8 Interesting Uses of Coconut Oil

Various ways to use it in your everyday life
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, January 7, 2013, 6:28 PM

Learn about different ways to use this healthful oil. 

http://www.thereadystore.com/diy/5947/8-interesting-uses-of-coconut-oil

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Car Winter Survival

How to Cook on Your Car Engine

And other vehicle survival tips
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, January 4, 2013, 3:19 PM

Tips for winter survival while stranded with your car.

http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2012/12/car-engine-cuisine-and-other-last-ditch-vehicle-survival-tricks

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http://www.scoutmastercg.com/finding-the-north-star/

Finding the North Star

Sky Tour Infographic
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 8:38 PM

A nice infographic to get you more familiar with how to locate the North Star.

http://www.scoutmastercg.com/finding-the-north-star/

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Tomato - Potato Grafting

How to Graft Tomatoes onto Potatoes

Merging two garden favorites into one spot
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 3:35 PM

An intriguing concept for maximizing growing space by combining two unlikely bedfellows.  Does anybody have any experience with doing this?

http://www.ehow.com/how_7647547_graft-tomatoes-onto-potatoes.html

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Photo By ctppix/Fotolia

Natural Hangover Remedy

Honey to the rescue
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 3:36 PM

Another reason to keep honey as part of your deep pantry.

http://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-health/natural-hangover-remedy-honey.aspx

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Sage Plant by jspatchwork

27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space

Plant a pharmacological cornucopia
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, December 31, 2012, 6:46 PM

When planning out the new garden for the coming Spring, make sure to include some of these highly beneficial herbs and medicinal plants.

http://odyb.net/discoveries/27-medicinal-plants-worth-your-garden-space/

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Powdered Milk - http://readynutrition.com

6 Everyday Uses for Dry Milk

Ways to use this long-term food-storage item
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, December 31, 2012, 3:14 PM

Ideas and tips for using powdered milk.

http://readynutrition.com/resources/the-skinny-6-everyday-uses-for-dry-milk_28122012/