Being Prepared for Septic System Maintenance Many people who live green and frugally are in rural locations. Even those who live in suburban areas that have been incorporated into growing cities may still have septic systems versus being part of a large sewer line. There are over 21 million households that need to be prepared …
How To build A Vertical Aquaponic System A vertical aquaponic system grows vegetables without soil in columns above a fish tank. By growing vertically, you can produce about twice the amount of plants as you can with a hydroponic system of the same area. One five-foot tower can produce more than 200 heads of lettuce …
DIY Rotating Canned Food System Are you looking for a can holder, can dispenser, can rack, or can organizer? well if you are then check out this article from homeandgardeningideas.com. They show us a canned storage rack that is so simple just about anyone can do it. Storing canned food in your kitchen cabinets is an inefficient …
How to Construct a Small Septic System Living off grid often means living in rural areas which have very little in the way of utilities, So you have to fend for ourselves, which is typically the goal anyhow and not a problem. One of the biggest things the rural off gridder needs to take care …
Homemade Composting Toilet System There aren’t really any situations where you can’t have a compost loo if you’re absolutely determined to – unless you have no way of storing or utilizing the composted waste. So maybe if you live in a tower block with no garden it’s not the ideal solution. But even then, if …
DIY Off-Grid Fire Protection System Living off the grid means you may not be close to any fire protection services when there is a fire that is threatening your home or property. A great way to be prepared to put out a fire is to have a protection system set up and ready to go. …