Murphy’s law can strike at anytime and anywhere–especially in the outdoors. Your matches may get wet or lost or your lighter may run out of lighter fluid–and there are no stores nearby to purchase more matches or lighters. So how can you start a fire without matches? All you need is a shiny piece of metal and some steal wool. Find a piece of metal; an aluminum soda can works the best, but a can lid would also work fine. Use the steal wool to polish the metal until you can see your reflection in it. Without a good glare, the can will not reflect enough light. Then hold a piece of tinder near the metal until the reflection of the sun causes the tinder to catch on fire.

Another unique way to start a fire without matches is by using a magnifying glass. Hold the lens at an angle until you focus the sun’s light on the spot where you are going to start your fire. Hold it steady until a fire starts. If you don’t have a magnifier, any clear magnifying lens will do. You can even use your glasses–the more farsighted you are the better.

It’s always a good idea to bring a cellphone on a camping trip in case of an emergency or to start a fire. That’s right. By using the battery of a cellphone, or a regular battery, you can create a fire. Take a piece of steal wool and rub it on the battery’s connectors until you get a spark.

With these three unique methods of building a fire you’ll be roasting marshmallows in no time.

Before you begin the excursion of where to hunt for rabbits is to make sure that you have your hunting license. You will want to be sure that you have done everything by the book before embarking on the hunting trip of hunting for rabbits.

1. How To Hunt For Rabbits using dogs

The number one most common type of how to hunt for rabbits is to purchase some hunting dogs that have been trained to hunt for rabbits. These dogs that are trained on how to hunt for rabbits has been trained by professionals to hunt for rabbits and provides a good sense of smell when chasing after the rabbits. You will want to go to an area that you have researched to have a large population of rabbits and will then make sure that the dogs have a clean scent before releasing them to do their jobs. Once they have tracked some rabbits you are then going to be free to cook the rabbits for your dinner.

2. How to hunt for rabbits from a tree stand

You can also hunt for rabbits from a tree stand. This means that you are going to have to go out into the woods that you are wanting to hunt in and place a tree stand up in the tree prior to you wanting to hunt. Once you have your tree stand in the tree you are going to get ready to take a seat. This means that you are going to be sitting until you see any rabbits and the area and then are ready to shot them. After you have shot them and they are definitely injured you want to make sure that you get the rabbit as soon as possible to avoid any kind of animal trying to eat it.

3. How to hunt for rabbits by driving

There is always the way of touring the back roads of your town or city that has a large amount of wooded areas and slowly drive around. Once the dusk starts to set a number of rabbits are going to be out looking to keep warm by running or hopping around. They will come out near the road where you will be able to get them. You can then either shot them or let the dogs loose on the rabbits. Make sure that you are not on private property before you go after the rabbits.

To build a garden box you will need hammer or drill, nails or screws, 2×4’s or 2×6’s, and if you will be making a cover either clear plastic or Plexiglas.

*Choose an area for your garden box. The box should be placed in an area that gets enough sunlight to properly grow your chosen plants. Clear the area of weeds and other debris. Do not use a weed killer if you plan on immediately using your garden box.

*You will need 4 pieces of wood. A garden box can be rectangular or square shaped. Lay the wood pieces in the desired shape. 2×4’s or 2×6’s are easy to work with, and very affordable. You can buy them pre-cut at your local lumber store. If you need a deeper box, then go with the 2×6’s.

*Use either nails or screws to connect the pieces of wood together. A drill and screws are usually sturdier, and easier to do. The sides need to be as even as possible to ensure your dirt will not run out through mismatched corners. Each end of the wood should be flush against the end that it is being attached to. Picture an L shape. The shortest piece gets connected to the inside of the longer piece.

*Once you have constructed your box, you can now fill it with potting soil or fresh, clean, weed free dirt. If you will be using a lid on your garden box, see below. If you will not be using a lid, your box is ready for planting.

*A lid can simply be a piece of Plexiglas that fits over the top of your box. You will need to be able to lift the Plexiglas to allow airflow. Clear plastic can be used if it is thick enough to withstand rain or snow. The plastic can be attached using small nails or a staple gun. One side will need to be left undone to allow entry into the box.

As a way of promoting a sustainable living lifestyle you can build a greenhouse with stuff you already have around the house. I have several neighbors who have talked about building a greenhouse with old storm doors. The point is to get the most out of the storm doors as possible. You have make sure the storm doors are durable and of the correct measurements which live up to government regulations. You also want to make sure that you have green friendly windows inside the greenhouse after you build the frame with something like durable aluminum. The building of the greenhouse should take from six months to two years depending on whether you want it done correctly and to your own specifications.

If you want to make sure the greenhouse is done correctly, it may be smart for you to hire a local contractor who know how to meet the specifications that you want regarding the greenhouse. The fact of the matter is that the contractor can probably develop your dream as far as the greenhouse goes. You can tell what you want done and the contractor can draw up a blueprint which will meet your specifications and dreams; then going on to build the facility. The price to build the greenhouse will go up. but it may be worth it so you don’t incorrectly put something together.

You may even be able to build a greenhouse out of hemp, the federal government may not like that and the fact that you could be breaking laws which some prosecutors may nail you on. Remember you need of nails to make sure everything in the greenhouse stays together. You want to make the roof stays on so the shingles which are laid have to be solid. If you need tips on how to do this, you can ask people who are involved with non-profits that build a lot of structures such as the United Way of the Habitat for Humanity. Remember you also often have to heat the greenhouse and the installation of pumps can be very expensive.