Category Archives: Survival Skills

A Free DIYer Generator Head?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by George B.

It may have happened when I was exchanging  emails with a Customer on Guam after the Island was hit by a large storm and people were without power for months.  I received several pictures of generators that died for all kinds of reasons and formed … Continue reading →

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KISS Engineered and Simple are not the same things.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by George B.

I’m not sure that my definition of KISS is the same as the next persons. I think the best example of KISS comes from overly complex designs that have evolved over several generations to become more simplified. The best of … Continue reading →

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Nutria, a U.S. export to Shanghai?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by George B.

Cute as it gets and up to 20 pounds. It’s estimated there are 100 million of these critters in the Southern USA swamps alone, and they’re displacing native animals and destroying plants at an alarming rate.  During the fur trade years, Nutria were … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Survival Weapon: The Pressure Cooker

Posted on December 18, 2010 by George B.

Introduction to Greg West:   The following article is written by Greg, a friend who started a new life on an Island Jungle Plot he purchased over a year ago where he currently runs an internet business from a dish and lap top.  He has plenty … Continue reading →

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Remington Under Fire, October 20, 2010

Posted on October 17, 2010 by George B.

Added Note: Is it time to review this post, what is it we can learn? look at the comments, do a google search on this topic and see who all has joined in on the conversation.. I am proud to … Continue reading →

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Five Gallon Bucket Washing Machine

Posted on September 27, 2010 by George B.

Seth wrote in and said he couldn’t find the utterpower 5 gallon bucket washer, so I put it back on you tube. Here you go Seth… I made this to wash shop rags, and I also found it handy up at off grid … Continue reading →

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