Poor Man
Survival
Self
Reliance tools for independent minded people…
OK-I know this is what you thought this blog was about...
When you run into
debt, you give another power over your liberty.
- Ben Franklin
- Ben Franklin
10 Weed Killers Made From Stuff Around the
House
With numerous
kid-, pet- and earth-friendly ways to rid your garden of pesky weeds, here are
some stand-outs to put to the test.
It’s great to get out in the
garden again, but what about the weeds that beat you to it? Before picking
up a synthetic herbicide, try one of these inexpensive, safe techniques.
Of
course, you’ll stay a step ahead of weeds by pulling them as soon as they
appear. Pounce after a rain, when the ground is soft and it’s easy to pull out
the entire root. Weeding tools help pry out deep roots.
To
supplement hand weeding, here are 10 weed killers you’ll find around the
house. Depending on the weed and the method, you may need to treat weeds
more than once.
Read more at http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2014/05/05/10-weed-killers-made-from-stuff-around-the-house/#lOZwzqcLqDSuPt8w.99
Recycled Fences: 8 Clever Ways to
Put Salvage to Good Use
Old doors, wine
bottles, shipping pallets—and even bowling balls and surf boards—can be
repurposed into alternative fence material. Here are 8 surprising ideas that
exude personality.
'Professor Dumpster'
Teaches Sustainability
Meanwhile,
take a peek at this brief video report from Associated Press …
A Huston-Tillotson University
professor is living in a dumpster for a year to teach students about
sustainable living. Jeff Wilson, aka 'Professor Dumpster' lives in a space he
says is 1% the size of the average American home…
Our Tip of the
Week Winner!
Mosquito Bites
Last summer my
friends all thought I was crazy until they tried it. The best way to get relief
from mosquito bites is with Listerine®. Just put a little on a tissue and hold
it on the bite. You'll get relief within seconds without nasty chemicals or
smells! --Lyrica
Grab
a bottle of Skeeter Skooter for summer relief from pesky bugs-100% Natural
Ingredients
Nasty Pot Cleaning
Here's a tip for getting crusty or burned on food from
your pots and pans without damaging the surface.
Sprinkle in baking soda to cover the bottom of the pan.
Add water to about 1/2-inch deep. Then add 1/2 cup vinegar. The mixture will
fizz. Heat the mixture. Simmer this in shallow pans, but go to a boil for
deeper pots. Turn off the heat and leave the pan sit overnight. In the morning,
you'll find the crusty stuff lifted up from the bottom and cleaning is a breeze.
--Hollee
This week’s prize:
a handcrafted bottle of Numbs-Up anti-inflammatory essential oil…
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the tip and the winner gets a prize!
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submit your tip…
Yours in freedom,
Bruce ‘the Poor Man’
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