Category: Do It Yourself

  • Great Site: Amptone.com

    Looking around for different guitar tone and trick sites, this site sums up so much info it’s unreal.  Whoever runs it really put in some work compiling and archiving information on just about everything you can think of for pedals and amps. It’s definitely worth checking out if you play guitar or bass or are…

  • Marinated Garlic Salad

    Here’s a super easy recipe for all you Garlic lovers out there. Marinated Garlic goes great on the side of Steaks / Chicken / Pork or vegetables. You can also add Hot Peppers to the jars as well. Jalapenos and some Chili powder for a southwest flavor, a few drops of Sesame Oil and a…

  • Homemade Cured Bacon

    I found this instructable on making your own cured bacon. It was taken from a recipe out of  Charcuterie. This would make for a really neat weekend project, plus it will give you the option to add your own seasonings and flavors…. maybe a Sweet Habanero Breakfast Bacon. Ingredients:

  • Home Cured Pancetta

    Another awesome DIY from the book, Charcuterie. This time it’s how to make your own Pancetta, which is an Italian Bacon. It’s pretty much the same steps as making your own cured bacon, just with the extra step of hanging it to dry. Ingredients:

  • Japanese Rose Pickled Ginger

    I am absolutely addicted to the pickled ginger that you find at all the sushi houses. Fresh Pickled Ginger with Wasabi and Soy sauce is so flavorful to me that it goes great on all types of dishes. The price however, is off putting. The small jar of ginger at the store runs about 7…

  • Apple Pie ‘Shine

    Around the holidays, Apple cider starts to pop up in all the stores for really cheap. This recipe makes a helluva tasty drink that is pretty strong, and it is perfect for the holiday season.  You can drink it cold for a refreshing taste or heat it up for a cozy sipper after dinner. The…

  • DIY Wasp/Bee/Hornet Trap

    So here’s a clean, easy, eco-friendly way to catch and kill all those annoying flying bugs during the summer.  This tap only takes a few minutes to build but you can easily fill one of these with hundreds of the bodies of your drowned enemies within an hour. Follow these few simple steps to clean…

  • Home-Made Drain Cleaner

    Here’s a cheap alternative to drain cleaner, this is really good for doing once every other week after they have been done with a quality drain cleaner, as this will help with any build up that can occur.  Just pour an amount of baking soda into the drain and follow with double the amount of…

  • Make Your Own Febreeze

    Here’s a knock off recipe to make your own Febreeze at a fraction of the cost.  It smells the same if not a little more powerful as it’s a bit more concentrated

  • Healthy Home-Made Dog Treats

    I seen a recipe for do-it-yourself dogtreats that sounded like it was a pretty cheap and easy alternative to milkbones, give it a try and see what you think. Ingredients: