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One of our interests is human power. The average human body can sustain about 100 watts of output. One of the easiest ways to convert human power into work is with the bicycle crank. You can build a electrical generator, pump water, propel a boat, even grind wheat. Here are some very good resources about [...]
This book is free with the order of two or more DIY eBooks at http://www.green-trust.org/products/ Whether building a summer cottage in the woods or homesteading off the grid, Cabins & Cottages gives readers a logical and sensible approach to building permanent shelter in out-of-the-way places. Including everything from choosing and clearing a site and creating [...]
“Interdependence is an extremely powerful social infrastructure that we can actually harness to heal some of our deepest civic issues, if we apply open source collaboration.” –Britta Riley in her May, 2011 TED talk Britta is an artist and technologist from New York, and owns a company called Windowfarms.org. The company makes hydroponic platforms for [...]
We are always looking for new uses for used 5 gallon pails. From making water filters, to micro hydro units, a used bucket is a versatile thing, and by using a used bucket, you are reducing waste, and the energy needed to make a new bucket. We discuss the many ways to reuse buckets at [...]
For under $15, you can have a very nice compost bin. Get a used 55 gallon plastic drum (removable top is best, but you can cut out the top of a closed top drum), and about 7′ of 3′ wide wire mesh (your dimensions may vary, see instructions). Materials: 1- 55 gallon plastic drum that [...]