May 17, 2013 Step by step tutorial on how to make a longbow out of PVC pipe a fiberglass rod and some other simple to find parts. Video courtesy of Themanscave Previous Video

May 16, 2013 In the past few weeks, you may have asked yourselves,”Why should I care about Raw Milk regulations? I don’t drink raw milk.” It’s the Process, IDPH providing a little transparency when caught trying to formulate law for the sale of raw milk behind producers’ backs. IDPH Division Chief says they do not
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May 15, 2013 This video describes how to build a super fast and efficient fishing trap trigger. Video courtesy of sigma3survivalschool Previous Video

May 14, 2013 Get a late crop of sweet(ish) corn and some tasty beans by growing them together. Video courtesy of jerrygrowslikecrazy Previous Video

May 13, 2013 This is the second part of my regrowing celery experiment. The first time I tried for two weeks and had no roots. Thanks to the comments on the first video I kept trying and I found that it took 2 1/2 weeks or better to have roots grow. Also, if you put
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May 16, 2013 Wasps can be nasty little creatures to have around the homestead, but how do you get rid of them without using toxic chemicals? Using a mixture if water, dishwasher soap, and peppermint oil you can control existing nests and discourage future colonies. Video courtesy of wranglerstar Previous Video

May 9, 2013 Here’s an idea for constructing an Self Watering Container System for Plants using water from a rain barrel that catches rain water. This is being used for a strawberry patch and some blackberry starts. Red Wiggler Worms are added to do a worm composting bin in conjunction with the growing plants. Video
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May 8, 2013 In this video, I show you how to clip a chicken’s wings. If they are prone to flying over your fence, this ought to keep ‘em in. Clipping a chicken’s wings is easy, and takes only a few seconds. Video courtesy of Preppin’ Texas Previous Video

May 7, 2013 My first honey harvest. Bounty from the Bees…! Video courtesy of Preppin’ Texas Previous Video

May 6, 2013 WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? A little trick that I have found to increase egg production around the farm. Want more eggs? Try this method. It just might help your hens lay more eggs, and give you a little something extra to go with your morning bacon. Video courtesy of Preppin’ Texas Previous Video