Discover essential DIY projects for self-sufficiency with “Food Canning 101” and “Gardening” tips. Learn to build a vermicomposter, hot composter, and hugelkultur bed. Find projects for traps, snares, and raising chickens. Collect rainwater with an IBC tote using vinyl gutters and PVC pipes. Safeguard water quality with a first flush system and overflow pipe. Avoid algae growth with black plastic sheeting. From food-safe containers to composting, these projects are perfect for sustainabl…