Category Archives: DIY

Faraday Cages

Posted on November 13, 2011 by submoarancher

As I write this a sunspot the size of jupiter is pointed straight at the earth. Why does this matter? Most solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME) originate around sunspots. We are nearing the peak of the solar cycle … Continue reading →

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(Part 1) Water, Water, Every Where, Nor Any Drop To Drink – Water And The Prepper

Posted on October 17, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Water is basically the most important thing to us humans, and virtually all living things. The problem is, all water is not created equal, and some can seriously mess you up – like kill you. You can purify water by … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Cheese In Under An Hour

Posted on October 4, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Making your own cheese is easy. There are many varieties that are much harder and require much more ingredients – but at the simplest level you only really need Milk and Vinegar. Salt and Herbs will help flavor, but not … Continue reading →

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Rain Water Harvesting – A Freedom Hold Ranch Members Journey

Posted on October 3, 2011 by submoarancher

Please note that the following was not written by FreedomholdVP, but another member of the MAG. I would like to thank him and his father for their work! Before I begin to detail my experience building our rainwater harvesting system … Continue reading →

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Fish Meds? – Really

Posted on September 16, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Before reading this blog, please understand a few things: – I am not a doctor, nurse, EMT, shaman, or any other medical professional (basically I have no real idea of what I’m talking about.) – Take the following as educational … Continue reading →

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Build A Complete AR For Under $600 Bucks

Posted on September 14, 2011 by freedomholdvp

I am the resident “gun guy” at work/in my circle of friends, and I am asked all the time on how to get an AR for “really cheap”. I normally try to dissuade people from going the cheap route when … Continue reading →

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Painting Your Firearm – The Cheap Ass Way

Posted on September 9, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Most firearms start their life out either as evil black or in red neck wood – and like the story of the butterfly or ugly duckling, they must be transformed into a more aesthetic version. We must do it for … Continue reading →

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