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Aquaponics
From Novice to Green Thumb: Aquaponics 4 Idiots Simplifies Gardening
by John Greene October 16, 2016
by John Greene October 16, 2016 4 minutes read
I have read great things about Aquaponics 4 Idiots and that is what really made …
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How to Build
Ultimate Guide: Set Up a Stunning Backyard Fire Pit and Outdoor Fireplace
by John Greene September 27, 2016
by John Greene September 27, 2016 10 minutes read
The popularity of fire pits is growing rapidly has become the most sought-after accessory to …
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DIY Projects
How to Preserve Wood
by John Greene September 23, 2016
by John Greene September 23, 2016 5 minutes read
Stabilizing a Cross-Cut Section of Wood with Pentacryl Wood cross-cut sections or “cookies” are a …
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DIY Projects
Secret Tricks to Making Any DIY Craft
by John Greene July 22, 2016
by John Greene July 22, 2016 24 minutes read
Simple Trick Cracks the Code to Making Any DIY ProjectsHi, I’m Alex Grayson and today …
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How to Build
How To Build A Doomsday Family Bunker
by John Greene July 6, 2016
by John Greene July 6, 2016 10 minutes read
Fellow Patriot, If your anyone like me, you want to do absolutely everything in your …
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How to Build
My Honest Review of Ted’s Woodworking Plans – Is It Worth Buying?
by John Greene June 21, 2016
by John Greene June 21, 2016 3 minutes read
2022 Review of “Ted McGrath’s Woodworking Plans”Product by: Ted McGrath, Review by John Ward“Teds Woodworking …
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Why I Freecycle – The Off-Gridder's Secret to Thriving, Not Just Surviving

I live by a code written in campfire smoke and calloused hands: leave no trace, waste nothing, and always be ready. Whether I'm hauling out trash from my favorite backcountry spot, converting salvaged materials into off-grid essentials, or teaching my kids how to repurpose what others throw away, sustainability isn't political to me—it's how we stay alive out here. That's why Freecycle USA is my lifeline—a network of hardened preppers, homesteaders, and wilderness dwellers who understand that real freedom comes from sharing resources, not hoarding them.Here's the brutal truth they don't tell you in REI: self-reliance isn't about how much you own, but how little you need to waste. Every cast iron skillet I've salvaged, every solar panel I've traded for, every piece of scrap wood that became my chicken coop—they're all victories against a system that wants us dependent and wasteful. I've watched plastic pollution choke my favorite trout streams and seen wildfires rage where I once foraged morels. Freecycling isn't tree-hugger nonsense—it's operational security for the coming storm.When I freecycle, I'm not just "being green"—I'm building a shadow economy that works when the grid fails. That "broken" generator your neighbor tossed? With some know-how (traded for a jar of my homegrown honey), it now powers my root cellar fridge. Those discarded pallets? They became my rabbit hutches. In a world of planned obsolescence, we off-gridders are the resistance—hacking waste into wealth, one trade at a time.This is how our grandparents lived through the Depression. This is how the mountain men thrived. And mark my words: this is how we'll outlast whatever crisis comes next. If you're serious about sovereignty over your land, your food, and your future, join me. Let's turn trash into tools, scarcity into abundance, and prove that the most dangerous thing in America isn't a collapse—it's a community that refuses to quit.Find me on Freecycle—I'll be the one trading heirloom seeds for shotgun shells. 🔥♻️ #OffGridOrDie #WasteIsTreasure

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DIY

From Novice to Green Thumb: Aquaponics 4 Idiots Simplifies Gardening

Ultimate Guide: Set Up a Stunning Backyard Fire Pit and Outdoor Fireplace

How to Preserve Wood

Secret Tricks to Making Any DIY Craft

How To Build A Doomsday Family Bunker

My Honest Review of Ted’s Woodworking Plans – Is It Worth Buying?

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