W. Ben Hunt’s classic has earned a reputation as the” authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture — pioneer style.” I have read this book several times in my search to learn how to build and furnish […]
Category: Equipment and Book Reviews
Things we use or read to make DGW homestead work better.
The Art of Splitting Stone
The Art of Splitting Stone is a detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England (1630-1825). It is an invaluable resource for historians, archaeologists, and stone masons interested in identifying, dating, or experimenting with early stone splitting and quarrying methods. The amateur researcher […]
Wifi Extender Review
#WifiExtender When I got the chance to review this wifi extender – repeater/signal booster I said yes. I use the internet almost 24-7 I use it for research, for my work, and for entertainment. With my son using a e-reader, my wife an i-pad and laptop, and my using the my phone and computer at […]
Water Test Strips Review
#HealthyWiser Being able to test water is important. Being able to boil water only kills bacteria, it does nothting for chemical impurities. This means you need to be able to test for them. The water test strips I am using in the video test for 9 indicators of impure water. I can detect bacteria […]
Folding Shovel with Firestarter Review
This is a pretty cool little folding shovel from survivalhax.com. This site contacted me the other day and asked if they could send me a tool to review. I said sure because you can never have too many tools to review. The second it came in the mail my 4 year old so had it […]