If you dream of living off-grid but don't have the funding or aren't ready to build a permanent structure, you might want to consider building a yurt. A yurt is a traditional, nomadic structure ...
How to Make an Effective Fly Trap from a Soda Bottle
I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate flies. Especially the big, fat, slow-moving ones that love to buzz around the back of my head. If you despise them too, then you're in luck! Read on to ...
How to Make a Broom with Straw or Broomcorn Stalks
You're likely to find a broom in pretty much every home on the planet. Our distant ancestors made brooms to sweep out their cave dwellings, and you can rest assured that castles and manor houses had ...
How to Carve a Kuksa: Make Your Own Wooden Cup or Bowl
Have you ever heard the term "kuksa" before? It's a wooden drinking cup/bowl with a handle, traditionally used by the Sami people in Finland. They're also known as guksi in some parts of Scandinavia, ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Nalbinding (Scandinavian Knotless Knitting)
Nalbinding (aka nålebinding, naalbinding, and other variations) is a fascinating way to create textiles. It pre-dates knitting and crocheting by centuries. You weave together your creations using a ...
How To Build an Outdoor Sauna with Local Materials
Basking in a sauna for a while has been proven to offer a number of different health benefits, but not everyone can afford one. Instead, why not build one? But isn't it difficult? For a basic one, ...
The Basics of Making Fish Net and 3 Techniques to Try
If there's one thing I've learned on my journey towards self-sufficiency, it's that it's good to know a variety of fishing techniques. We've already covered the awesomeness that is making fish traps, ...
How to Weave a Willow Basket with Young Shoots (Whips)
Have you noticed how handy baskets can be? Whether you're foraging, planting, or just carrying supplies, these things are pretty much invaluable. They're also quite easy to make! Let's grab some nice, ...
How to Make Your Own Handkerchiefs
Did your grandparents carry handkerchiefs? Chances are they did, and these reusable cloths are coming back into style – big time. Far from being unhygienic (as many of us have been led to believe), ...