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This was made as an experiment, but worked perfectly and was a brilliant solar cooker. The solar cooker worked extremely well, even on a slightly overcast day. It managed to cook a large range of food items and even baked a loaf of bread, so don't limit your imagination with this brilliant DIY concept. Over the years, the solar cooker was pulled out for special ocassions including the odd barbecue and was a source of amazement...

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It's in the 'bag'. The next time you are asked “paper or plastic?”at the local supermarket. Say “neither, we make and bring our own... A simple to make Eco Bag (DIY) can be made from hessian/jute or heavy cotton or an old flour bag or recycle your grandmothers old quilt or your designer jeans. The bags can be used to carry books, vegies, craft work, (baby kangaroo's!), or just about anything you can think of. Shopping bags create...

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A DIY solar food dryer that works well and the capital cost is virtually zero (make out of scrap materials), and the running costs are also nil. Below is a brief description and illustration of the dryer. Many gardens have productive trees and the soft fruit -- peaches, apricots, etc -- have a tendency to ripen all at once. Eat local and eat healthier by preserving the goodness of your favourite seasonal foods, garden veggies,...

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Found this interesting article on making Moccasins out of Eel skins. Thought it would appeal to those in tune with nature. It also gives alternatives on using recycled skins found at op shops, yard sales, etc. Tan an eel and then make your own moccasins, that are durable for both outdoors and inside use, and are very comfortable.  SIMPLE TO MAKE! When I was young, my dad used to bring home eels that had been caught...

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