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Category Archives: Improvements
Basics of a Debris Shelter
A debris hut is actually a structure constructed of found items which could consist of leaf matter, limbs, grasses and even snow. The walls are well insulated in order to protect an individual from cold temperatures as well as rain. …
Posted in Construction, Improvements, Repair, Rescue, Safety, Shelter, Survival
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Herbs Used for Incense
Native Americans often used the smoke of Cedar to cleanse their homes. Smoke can be used in rustic conditions as a cleanser to rid a person, bedding, clothing or shelter of vermin, viruses and harmful bacteria.
Posted in Air, Clothing, Domestic Skills, Emergency, Environment, Fire, Health, Herbal, Improvements, Medicine, Remedies & Treatments, Safety, Sanitation, Shelter, Survival
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Cooling Your Living Space
Help keep your living environment cooler using evaporative cooling techniques. SLEEPING PORCH Before the advent of air conditioning in hot climates, rural homes were often built with wide porches (porticos or decks). During the sweltering summer months, these porches were …
Posted in Air, Environment, Improvements, Shelter
Tagged air conditioning, climate control, how to
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Alternative Building Materials and Methods
LABOR SAVING DEVICE A mixer is an expensive piece of equipment that will make home building less labor intensive. Whether you are using concrete, papercrete, adobe, or cob, a mixer will help the task move along much more quickly. If you …
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Tagged application, building methods, housing, how to, materials, planning, preparedness, shelter
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