When carving my first spoon with a hook-knife, I learned very quickly that my thumb and fingers needed protection. I quickly bought a leather thumb guard so that I could carve without hurting myself. The thumb guard I bought was an add-on item from Amazon, meaning it was so inexpensive I had to buy other […]
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Starship Troopers
In one of Robert Heinlein’s most controversial bestsellers, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the Universe–and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankind’s most frightening enemy. This book was made into a decent movie that was spun off into a terrible sequel. I am not a fan […]
What is the Difference Between a Flare Nut and Combination Wrench
Today we are going to discuss the Difference Between Flare Nut and Combination Wrenches. Most of us, the mechanics especially, are familiar with a combination wrench. Combination wrenches contain a simple box end and an open end. This allows the user to easily tighten and loosen nuts and bolts. Flare nut wrenches are designed […]
Review Mason Jar Sprouting Lid
Since wheat is such a large part of my food storage plan, I try to sprout it occasionally to keep my family accustomed to the taste and texture of different ways to eat bulk wheat. One of the problems I have when I sprout is not straining the wheat properly and having a white mold […]
Thriftyvac Vacuum Sealer Review
Since oxygen is one of the primary enemies of food storage, preppers, homesteaders, and those living frugally can all benefit having the ability to vacuum seal food. The problem for preppers is that most vacuum sealing options are electrically operated. For the frugal, the problem is that most systems use proprietary bags that are expensive. […]