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How To Make A Folding Boat!

9th November 2020 By Chris Leave a Comment

Building a boat is one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. You take some boring-looking bits of wood and, with your own two hands, you create something much greater than the sum of its parts. The satisfaction you get when you take it out on the water for the first time is indescribable. However, boat building can be difficult for … [Read more...]

RANDOMNESS

Ammo can rocket stove mk II

My ammo can stove. A homemade wood stove (rocket stove) with a secondary burn system.

19th November 2016 By Chris 26 Comments

In this post I'll go into detail about my ammo can rocket stove. This is a small, inexpensive homemade wood stove which burns wood, without smoke, thanks to it's secondary burn system. This all started as an experiment in small space heating. I was looking at ways to heat a 30 foot sailboat with a view to eventually using the stove to produce hot … [Read More...]

DIY

DIY Porch Roof - Step By Step

DIY Porch Roof: Building a simple pitched roof step by step

6th February 2017 By Chris 1 Comment

Want to know how to build a DIY Porch Roof? In this post and video I will show you exactly how I made a small pitched roof, step by step. For a … [Read More...]

Shou Sugi Ban DIY tutorial

Shou Sugi Ban – charred wood effect. A DIY Tutorial

17th December 2016 By Chris Leave a Comment

Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese technique of preserving wood by burning it. This post and associated video will show you how you can make … [Read More...]

TRAVELLING

The Colosseum, Rome

8 insider secrets I use to get bargain travel deals!

24th January 2017 By Chris Leave a Comment

In this post I will share with you the insider tricks I use to save money on flights and accommodation. So far I've been to over 40 countries but … [Read More...]

Rome in a day Chris and Rossella

Rome in a day – a walking tour of Rome with a difference!

22nd January 2017 By Chris Leave a Comment

'When in Rome, do as the Romans do...' In the video below we go on a walking tour of the spectacular city of Rome, Italy. Rossella (my Italian … [Read More...]

Adventure

microadventure sleeping with wolves part 1

Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 1 – Why am I doing this? [wild camping & climbing]

18th November 2016 By Chris Leave a Comment

Microadventure 'a small, achievable overnight adventure, which is easy to fit into a busy life, but is challenging enough to take you a few steps outside your comfort zone.' Well, that's my interpretation of … [Read More...]

Microadventure Sleeping with Wolves part 2

Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 2 – Light my Fire [wild camping and climbing]

18th November 2016 By Chris Leave a Comment

This is part 2 of my 3 part documentary style videos of my microadventure in the Appennine mountains in Italy. What animal made those footprints in the snow? Where will I choose as the location for my wild … [Read More...]

Microadventure SLEEPING WITH WOLVES part 3

Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 3 – ENDEX [wild camping and climbing]

18th November 2016 By Chris Leave a Comment

Here is part 3 in my video series SLEEPING WITH WOLVES. I'm just about to go to 'bed' at the top of the tree line at an altitude of around 1700 metres. This area is home to a wolf population and I'm the only human … [Read More...]

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Suffering From Sinusitis? Check Out This Homemade Neti Pot…

22nd April 2017 By Chris 1 Comment

If you are suffering from a sinus infection (aka sinusitis) you need to read this post! I spent 9 days suffering before this simple DIY neti pot and homemade … [Read More...]

Ammo can rocket stove mk II build

How I built my ammo can rocket stove – a small homemade wood stove (Mk II)

5th January 2017 By Chris 23 Comments

In this post I'll explain how I built my Mk II ammo can rocket stove. This is a small, inexpensive homemade wood stove which burns wood, without smoke, thanks … [Read More...]

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