Nobody runs out of fuel purposefully. But we homesteaders do often tempt fate. Right? Luckily – the solution is simple if a modern diesel tractor with an electric diesel pump runs out of fuel. Fill the tank and start the engine. But…
All homesteaders should know how to tell if a spark plug is bad. Learning is easy – and we’re about to brainstorm some of the worst bad spark plug symptoms you may encounter. Because a bad spark plug can strike any…
What happens if your lawn mower starts, then dies? Well, lawnmowers are notoriously unreliable. But the grass keeps growing – even if your lawn mower won’t stay running. Ouch! And when you need to cut the lawn, the last thing…
A failing chainsaw is the last thing you need when cutting timber or clearing tree litter. And if your chainsaw fails to fire up, there’s a good chance it’s flooded. But – how do you start a flooded chainsaw? And…
What happens with too much oil in the lawn mower? Well, too much of a good thing can be bad for you! Right? Well, the same law applies to lawn mowers and engine oil. An overfilled lawn mower oil tank will…
Why is my chainsaw blade smoking? There are a few common culprits we should discuss! Because if your chainsaw blade is smoking, you risk ruining your chainsaw chain, bar, and clutch, not to mention starting a brush blaze! To determine why…
Coolant blowing out of your tractor’s reservoir is usually not ideal! So we are here to teach why tractors blow water up out of the radiator. And better yet, we make some helpful and beginner-friendly repair suggestions. Don’t let a loss…
You’ve had it with city living. You want out! You’re aching to live off grid in a cabin you’ve built, in pristine natural surroundings, free of financial stress and unsustainable lifestyle patterns. Millions of city folk around the world share…
If you’ve decided to live off-grid, just below a solar power system on your list of essentials will be finding the best off grid refrigerator! Living off grid might be challenging, but that doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself…
Nothing brings the cozy atmosphere of a campsite to a garden quite like a fire pit! It is not necessary to spend lots of money on a professionally built fire pit! Building an epic backyard fire pit is surprisingly easy!…
We all know that summer evenings are the epitome of being alive! So now that summer is just around the corner here in Australia, we can’t resist the idea of friends, a couple of beers, and delicious steaks grilled over…
Winter is over and if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to starting your lawn mower up again! There are a few things we should do before we start our mower after it’s been sitting idle for a while, which…