How to Build a Water Rain Barrel
It’s easy to build a water rain barrel. The rain harvest can be an abundant source of water for your garden and for emergency drinking water if filtered or treated. Designing a rain barrel garden enhancement is a wise decision.
Be sure to get a rain barrel diverter or learn to install it on the water rain barrel that you build. A rain barrel diverter attaches to your existing downspout gutter system and funnels the rainwater into your waiting water rain barrel.
Use food grade barrels if you plan to drink the water in an emergency (filter or treat it first!). Also, a filter in the diverter is nice to have to keep the water clean. Keep the system closed to avoid breeding insects.
Learning about building or buying a rain barrel – the rain barrel “how to” is easy with all of the information available.
Check out all the following information about rain barrels:
I love my rain barrels. I have 4 barrels setup around the house. After many changes, I settled on this rain barrel design. It is well designed and …
Publish Date: 02/15/2009 16:33
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Rain-Barrel/
Here is a really cheap system for a rain water garden system:
DIY Cheapest Rain Barrel System EVER
Build your own rain barrel at home. Watch now.
Publish Date: 05/27/2010 18:50
http://manducagroup.com/diy-cheapest-rain-barrel-system-ever/
Watch these videos about rain barrels:
Take the time to learn about water rain barrels. You will have water for your garden and also water for you and your family in an emergency. Get started today!
How to Make a 72 Hour Emergency Kit
It’s easy to make a 72 hour emergency kit. For many people the hardest part is getting started. It’s always best to start with a master emergency preparedness list that you customize based on your individual needs.
We are all different so my kit will be different than yours. It is also a great idea to have 2 weeks of supplies instead of just 3 days. This is not hard to do and will give your family much needed extra security.
Start the process by checking out some of these resources:
Getting Started In Emergency Preparedness: Week Fourteen …
Others call them get out of Dodge bags (GOOD), and others call them 72-hour kits. I am going to call them emergency evacuation kits. They all serve the same purpose, to get you away from trouble. You will need one for your car, one for your work, and one for your home. When I say you, … http://www.72hours.org/go_bag.html. Wikipedia – Bug-Out Bag. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag. make sure you read the links within the article. Alpha Rubicon – Backpack Survival …
Publish Date: 05/29/2010 4:30
http://gsiep.blogspot.com/2010/05/week-fourteen-emergency-evacuation-kits.html
72-Hour Emergency Kit | Homeland Survival
72-Hour Family Emergency Supplies Kit The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three.
Publish Date: 01/31/2001 16:00
http://www.homeland-survival.com/emergency-kits/72-hour-emergency-kit/
How to Keep a 72-hour Kit Up-to-Date: A Guide on Replacing old …
Most people do not have a 72-hour kit or any other emergency preparedness items stored for an emergency situation. It is very important to have a 72-hour kit, but the problem with the kits is that they have to be consistently updated. …
Publish Date: 02/17/2010 13:44
http://homemanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/how-to-keep-a-72-hour-kit-up-to-date
Remember to provide some sort of personal defense because you never know what type of crime might break out in an emergency. You may never need it – but if you do – you’ll be glad you planned ahead.
Consider bright flashlights, pepper spray, whistles for all children, stun guns or whatever type of defense weapon you think you can handle. The most important way to protect yourself is to avoid trouble in the first place. Keep a low profile and don’t advertise that you have supplies. Be alert at all times.
Here are some videos about making a 72 hour emergency kit:
The most important thing is to get started today. Get some containers and start collecting what you need for each person. Remember to update them regularly. Put a note on your calender to check your kit every 6 months.
Just think how good you will feel when you have accomplished this task of making a 72 hour emergency kit for yourself and your family. Now keep going until you have 2 weeks and you will be much safer.
How to Grow Your Own Microgreens at Home
I’ve been really excited about growing my own microgreens at home. It’s super easy to do even if you don’t have garden space.
Also, it’s a great way to save money by producing some of your own food at home. These tiny greens sell for big bucks at the store too.
Here is information on growing microgreens the easy way:
Craftzine.com blog : Grow Your Own Microgreens at Home
You can grow fresh & healthy microgreens right in the comfort of your own home. All you need is a sunny window sill and a few simple materials. Depending on what you decide to grow, you could manage to have weekly or biweekly crops of …
Publish Date: 04/08/2010 13:00
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/grow_your_own_microgreens_insi.html
Microgreens: Growing these veggies can be beneficial for your …
Growing Microgreens? Here’s some tips to help you along the way to ensure that your lettuce, endives, beets, herbs, onions, chives, and all of the like grow to their potential. … Your home for gardening tips, advice and discussion. …
Publish Date: 04/26/2010 13:45
http://gardeningchannel.com/tips-for-growing-microgreens/
How to grow microgreens and sprouts at home | Chicago Botanic …
Benjamin Carroll shows us how to grow microgreens and sprouts at home. It’s a quick and easy way to get fresh healthy food even in winter! View the.
Publish Date: 01/29/2010 12:19
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/grow/adult_education/how-to-grow-microgreens-and-sprouts-at-home/
Other folks are excited about microgreen too. Here are some tweets about microgreens:
By tracysheridan at 05/29/2010 12:02
By Healthsh at 05/28/2010 21:04
There are some great video tutorials about growing microgreens too:
Here is another microgreens video:
Enjoy growing microgreens at home! It’s a great hobby that produces quality food to eat!