some videos i’ve been collecting along the way about building murphy beds and the associated hardware in the comments on the video above one person says to just go to pick-a-part and buy van door lift struts and mounts to build a bed for cheap. i think this is more than doable for the tiny […]
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kids learn the value of hard work
I really enjoyed this video. I think there is something to be said for the old way of passing down “skills” from generation to generation not to mention the idea of being focused on helping teach/help others. These boys will be well prepared to deal with the stuff that life throws at all of us. […]
Building a Tow-Mixer
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about gasification and it’s ability to produce both combustible producer gas and heat for our future homestead. How sustainable is using wood (ie trees) for power and heat? I guess that depends how heavily wooded our land is…however for most, this probably isn’t sustainable. But could it be? I […]
Waste Oil Heating Stove
I’ve seen quite a few of these types of waste oil stoves slapped together from old water heaters using gravity fed, drip systems but this heater is phenomenally built. Enjoy!
Off-grid washing machine
I’ve seen this idea before, but never engineered in such a way that the bike (as well as the wash tub) remained completely mobile.
small rv’s
Bedford Bambi: Indy727: Tent Mushi: http://morgenrot.exblog.jp/11706162/ Rascal Danbury: Romahome: Town Ace:
Reduce Poverty by fixing homes
I absolutely love, love, love this video! It is everything that I want to do. I just pray that I can quickly get plugged into these issues so that I can be used to help others.
unique solar dehydrator
This is a very simple design on the cheap for a large solar dehydrator. I’m finding more and more dehydrated foods that I really enjoy eating. Thought this would be a good video for future reference.
homemade briquette press
After seeing how much paper and cardboard gets thrown away at work on a daily basis, I couldn’t help but think that a homemade press could turn that waste into a heat source with minimal time/money invested. Here’s a guy that has a good start on making this semi-efficient:
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