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How To Turn Your Old Fan Into An Airconditioner AC for cheap.

May 19, 2022Jun 22, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project shows you how can take an old table fan and convert it into a simple ,cheap and easy to make homemade AC .   STEP 1 : THE MATERIALS REQUIRED The materials needed … Read more

Categories Offgrid Living

How to build a Simple Homemade Bandsaw Mill from Old Car Wheels

May 14, 2022Jun 21, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a simple Bandsaw from old car wheels. Car wheels are big and heavy, but in many ways, they are ideal for bandsaws. They are available everywhere cheaply. They … Read more

Categories Saw Mill

How to build a Homemade Wooden Bandsaw Mill from Scratch.Step by step build Instructions

May 14, 2022Jun 21, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a simple Homemade Bandsaw mill that can that turn hard maple into smaller lumber.   STEP 1 : MAKING THE WHEELS The first step is to make the … Read more

Categories Saw Mill

How to build a Simple Alternative Power Dual Refrigeration System that uses no electricity

May 14, 2022Jun 21, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the conversion of an old three-way refrigerator unit from an RV into an alternative power Off-grid Dual refrigeration system that uses no electric power. This can be really useful in case … Read more

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How to build a Super Efficient ,Multi Use Homemade Ammo Can Rocket Stove. Inexpensive,Portable and Leaves no smoke….

May 14, 2022Jun 21, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of an efficient clean burn multi-use ammo can portable rocket stove. Easy to build, small, portable, and leaves no smoke. The reason it is smokeless is that it uses … Read more

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How to build a Homemade Super Efficient Portable Solar Generator

May 14, 2022Jun 19, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

  This project goes over the build of a Homemade medium-sized and moderately priced portable solar power generator that is designed to be powered by a 100W Polycrystalline Solar Panel.     STEP  1 :CHOOSING … Read more

Categories Solar Power

How to make a Survival Rope Making Machine at home from easily available materials

May 14, 2022May 30, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a Homemade rope-making machine using a simple cordless power drill and some inexpensive materials that are sourced from the local hardware store. STEP 1 : MATERIALS REQUIRED Here … Read more

Categories Offgrid Living

How to build a Simple Homemade AC Air Cooler using an Old Juice Carton

May 19, 2022May 30, 2017 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of simple and cheap homemade Air Cooler made out of an old juice carton and other simple items which can be bought from Home Depot. The whole setup is … Read more

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How to build a Homemade Double Barrel Garage Heater out of Old Water Tanks .Efficient,clean burn and cheap!

May 19, 2022Dec 14, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a Double Barrel Stove out of two old scrap water heaters for the shop. STEP 1 : DISASSEMBLE THE HEATERS The first step is to disassemble both the … Read more

Categories Garage Heaters

How to build a Homemade Copper Pipe Solar Water Heater and get super hot water fast

May 14, 2022Dec 6, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a Homemade Copper Pipe Solar Thermal Water heater that can produce super hot water fast. This reaches a temperature at or above 150F with air temperature from high … Read more

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How to build a Simple Homemade Wind Generator from Old Ceiling Fan ,Microwave Oven Parts ,Old TV Antenna and other junk

Mar 8, 2023Oct 30, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a homemade wind generator built from random junk ceiling fan ,microwave oven transformer ,office chair, an old piece of a TV tower, and some random electrical stuff. The … Read more

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How to build a Simple Backyard Bio Sand Water Filtration System from easily available materials .

May 14, 2022Oct 1, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the building of a cheap bio-sand water filtration system. This can filter out polluted water from your stream or lake or gutter. Bio sand filters are good for filtering parasites, bacteria, … Read more

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How to set up a Complete Off the grid living System using Solar and Wind Turbines . Make your own Power and never pay for electricity again.

May 14, 2022Sep 24, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

If you’re going to run your home, cabin, or garage off-grid, you are going to need some way of having power. Enter Solar and Wind. This project goes over the building of a complete off-grid … Read more

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How to build a Homemade Gravity fed ,Drip Waste Oil Heater for your Garage .Clean and Efficient

May 14, 2022Sep 13, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a simple gravity drip-fed waste oil burner that can be used to heat your shop/garage efficiently. It heats up the garage to about 30 to 40 degrees. Hot … Read more

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How to build your own DIY off grid / grid down Solar Power Back up system from scratch

May 14, 2022Jul 26, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a Solar Power Grid Down Backup System to generate your own alternative power.A great way to utilize renewable energy as a backup source of power.   ADVANTAGES OF … Read more

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How to build a Simple Homemade Water Distiller that turns dirty water/salt water into clean fresh pure water

May 19, 2022Jun 28, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a Simple and cheap Homemade Stovetop Water Distiller.Turn your dirty,salt water into fresh drinking clean water fast.This setup is great for everyday or emergency use. Assembles/disassembles fast for … Read more

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How to build an Inexpensive Geothermal Solar Air Conditioning System to Cool your Garage using an Old Car Radiator ,Solar Panel.

May 19, 2022Jun 5, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of a cheap Geothermal Solar air conditioner that can cool your home with the Earths natural cool temperature. A few feet underground, the temperature remains between 55 and 60 … Read more

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How to build a Homemade Multi Use Water Purifier that uses no electricity .Works as Water heater and stove burner too….

May 26, 2022Apr 18, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes into the build of a simple and cheap two-stage DIY water filter. Also doubles as a stove burner.   STEP 1 :THE MATERIALS REQUIRED   The materials needed for this build are … Read more

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How to build a Homemade Archimedes Screw Turbine using PVC parts to generate Off the grid Power from a flowing river or stream/creek

May 19, 2022Apr 14, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

This project goes over the build of an Archimedes Turbine that can generate off the grid power from a flowing river or creek. This is basically a screw that turns when water passes through the … Read more

Categories Micro Hydro

How to recycle scrap metal in the backyard by building a simple Mini Metal Foundry from start to finish

May 14, 2022Apr 8, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

In this project, we’re using equal parts of sand and plaster to make a simple backyard foundry that’s powerful enough to melt scrap metal in seconds. With this homemade furnace, we have the power to … Read more

Categories Offgrid Living

How to build your own Homemade Lumber Mill from Scratch .

May 19, 2022Mar 23, 2016 by Practical Survivalist

  This project goes over the build of a cheap homemade lumber mill using materials around your home. This mill has a 12-inch saw blade purchased from Home Depot that cab does cross cuts, or … Read more

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