The Complete Guide to Restoring Oilcloth and How It Benefits You

The Complete Guide to Restoring Oilcloth and How It Benefits You

Introduction: Why Restore Your Oilcloth? So you have your favorite oilcloth tarp and have noticed that it doesn’t quite provide the same weather resistance it used to.   You find yourself wondering if it would be better to restore your tarp or simply replace it.  This is one of those questions that only you can answer,…

Are Oilskin Tarps Waterproof?
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Are Oilskin Tarps Waterproof?

Traditional Oilskin Tarps were created when sailors learned that their sails which had been accidentally soaked in oil repelled water. This process was repeated intentionally to recreate this waterproof characteristic. So yes, Oilskin or Oilcloth both in the traditional and more modern composition is waterproof.  What Makes Oilskin Waterproof Oilskin is manufactured from very tightly…

Does a New Tent Need to Be Waterproofed
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Does a New Tent Need to Be Waterproofed

When preparing your camping gear it is a good idea to waterproof your tent. Even though many tents are manufactured from a water resistant material they can still leak in heavy rain or when touched if wet. By applying waterproofing techniques to your new tent you can increase its effectiveness in all weather conditions.  Now…

Arugula Microgreens – Sprouting, Harvest and Seasonal Tips

Arugula Microgreens – Sprouting, Harvest and Seasonal Tips

Growing Arugula as Microgreens Arugula is an excellent option when selecting plants to grow as microgreens. You can eat them from nearly anytime after they sprout all the way through their adult growing cycles. Even the flowers are edible. As  microgreen though they germinate and sprout relatively quickly, often being ready to eat in as…

Winter Approaches, What Temperatures Will Kill Your Pepper Plants? + How to Prevent This

Winter Approaches, What Temperatures Will Kill Your Pepper Plants? + How to Prevent This

As winter nears you may be wondering how your garden will fare as the temperatures drop. If you are like me then one of your latest crops is peppers. For most species of peppers temperatures below 50 to 55 degrees will cause them to begin to go dormant, slowing their growth. If temperatures drop below…

3 Reasons You Should Stock up on Denatured Alcohol Today

3 Reasons You Should Stock up on Denatured Alcohol Today

When selecting items to store for an emergency, it is important to consider more than one primary use for the item. In some cases an item is necessary but can only be used for one purpose. However, in most cases you can find multiple viable and even necessary uses for the items you choose to…

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sterilize Canning Jars in Your Oven
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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sterilize Canning Jars in Your Oven

If you have been canning for a while then it is likely you have been told how important it is to sterilize your canning jars.  Newer research seems to indicate that you may not need to always sterilize your jars. For instance the University of Utah indicates sterilization isn’t needed for water bath canning in…