DIY Archives | Truth Survival Homestead Off-Grid and MORE! https://www.truthsurvival.com/category/diy/ Live & Thrive in 2026! Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:32:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Dehydrate Food https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-dehydrate-food/ Wed, 29 May 2019 19:59:55 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=777 Dehydrating is a common food preservation technique. Basically, it’s when you remove water from food (hence the “dehydration” part). By dehydrating foods, you allow them to go longer without spoiling. Foods that have been dehydrated are less likely to decay or accumulate deadly microorganisms. Finally, it’s a cheap and easy way to prep for any […]

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]]> How to Make Your Own Bucket Air Conditioner https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-make-your-own-air-conditioner/ Tue, 28 May 2019 19:06:14 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=718 While you technically don’t need an air conditioner to survive, it is a nice luxury to have (especially if you live in a hot area). The thing is, air conditioners require electricity to operate. In the unforeseen event that you lose electricity, you’ll be left without cool air.  This is where knowing how to make […]

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]]> How to Make Waterproof Matches https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-make-waterproof-matches/ Fri, 24 May 2019 21:31:31 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=713 Are matches your primary way of making a fire? If so, then I highly recommend you learn how to make waterproof matches. While it’s possible to buy waterproof matches, you can save a few bucks by making them yourself. Regular matches become useless when wet. But the waterproof ones will keep working, which can be a lifesaver. In this article, […]

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]]> How to Hollow out a Log to Use as Planters https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-hollow-out-a-log/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:34:01 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=232 When it comes to home design, I’ve always had a penchant for rustic and traditional. That extends to how I want my garden to look. For instance, I like my planters to be all-natural. I never had a thing for plastics. Today I thought I’d show you how to hollow out a log to use […]

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]]> How to Build a Lean-To Shelter https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-build-a-lean-to-shelter/ Sat, 14 May 2016 00:42:19 +0000 http://truthsurvival.com/?p=59 We learned it all in grade school (at least that’s when I recall first learning it): One of our primary needs is shelter. I don’t think I’m going to get much argument on this one. A good shelter can protect you from the elements, create a barrier between you and predators, and even provide you […]

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]]> Going off the Grid Mistakes https://www.truthsurvival.com/going-off-the-grid-mistakes/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:18:18 +0000 http://truthsurvival.com/?p=72 10 Common Mistakes People Make When Going off the Grid Living off the grid is something that many people aspire to do. The idea of having no bills and being able to self-sustain your lifestyle is definitely appealing. There are quite a few common mistakes that people make when they are making the move to […]

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]]> Greenhouses and Compost Bins: Do It Yourself https://www.truthsurvival.com/greenhouses-and-compost-bins-do-it-yourself/ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:50:43 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=1073 Greenhouses and Compost BinsGreenhousesIt doesn’t matter where you live or how much space you have to work with when it comes to growing food. Greenhouses can be the size of a warehouse or small enough to fit in front of a window in an apartment. Even compost bins can be built in various sizes and […]

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