Homegoods - Non-Food
The following list of non-food homegoods represent a number of self-sufficiency tasks and hobbies that everyone should become accustomed to before the lights go out. There is a large assortment of manual operations that will be quite useful in a grid down scenario so any energy collected via solar and battery bank is reserved for recharging and special projects. Feel free to utilize the Contact page to let us know if there are items we should add to this or any other Collection.
Baling Wire
60 Pcs Baling Wire 14 Gauge 14 Feet Metal Bundle Single Loop Galvanized Wire Buy on Amazon
Dorman 110-200 18 Gauge 2 Pound Spool Mechanics Wire, 332 Feet Universal Fit Buy on Amazon
National Hardware 12 Gauge N266-973 2568BC Wire in Galvanized, 100' Buy on Amazon
Sandbaggy Rebar Tie Wire Reel, Steel, 16 Gauge | Approx. 330 ft Length Roll Buy on Amazon
Steel 20 Gauge Galvanized Hobby Wire, 20 x 175', Silver, Corrosion Resistant, 15 lbs. Capacity Buy on Amazon
Barrel Stove Kit
Vogelzang Bk150e Deluxe Airtight Barrel Wood Stove Kit, 6" Buy on Amazon
Beeswax
Eco Lux 8 Yellow Beeswax Blocks 100% Pure Natural Organic Bees Wax 6.5oz Buy on Amazon
Stakich Yellow Beeswax Block - Natural, Triple Filtered - 2 Pound Buy on Amazon
Candle Making
Blended Waxes, Inc. Household Paraffin Wax for Candle Making, Canning, Waterproofing (1lb. Blocks - 1 Block) Buy on Amazon
EricX Light 100 Piece Cotton Candle Wick 6" Pre-Waxed for Candle Making,Candle DIY Buy on Amazon
mitreapel Silicone Mold Release Spray (14.4 oz) Release Agent Aerosol Spray Buy on Amazon
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit with Wax Melter, Thermometer, Pouring Pot and Supplies for Beginners Buy on Amazon
SAEUYVB Natural Soy Candle Wax (2 lbs), 20 Candle Wicks, 20 Wick Stickers, and 2 Centering Devices Buy on Amazon
Silicone Molds for Candle Making, 4In and 3.5In and 2.5In and 2In Cylinder Mould Buy on Amazon
Taper Candle Mold Set-2PC Pillar Candle Molds, 30 Ft. of Wick, A Mold Sealer and 2 Candle Wick Clips Buy on Amazon
Cheesecloth
8 PCS Reusable Cheesecloth, Grade 100, 20x20 Inch Hemmed Cheese Cloth for Straining Buy on Amazon
Cotton Farm Grade 100 XL Cheese Cloths - Straining & More; 36x36 Inch Buy on Amazon
Reginary 24 Pcs Cheese Cloths Bulk, Grade 100, Hemmed Cheesecloth (24 x 24 Inches) Buy on Amazon
Cook Set
Alocs Camping Cookware Set Camping Gear, Included Mesh Carry Bag Buy on Amazon
Snow Peak Titanium 4 pc Cook Set Buy on Amazon
Dry Bag
Faraday
15L Faraday Bags with Waterproof Phone Pouch, Faraday Cage for Signal Blocking Buy on Amazon
Silent Pocket SLNT Waterproof Faraday Dry Bag Military-Grade Nylon 5 Liter Faraday Bag Buy on Amazon
Water
Earth Pak Waterproof Backpack - Heavy Duty Hiking Backpack - Roll-Top Closure Buy on Amazon
STOVER 5/10/25/30/40/55L Waterproof Dry Backpack- Large Floating Dry Bag Buy on Amazon
Escape Ladder
Hausse Retractable 2 Story Fire Escape Ladder, 13 Feet Buy on Amazon
Kidde Fire Escape Ladder, 2-Story Rope Ladder, Extends to 13-Feet, Anti-Slip Rungs Buy on Amazon
Fire
BIC Classic Edition Stick Lighters (4 ct) Buy on Amazon
BIC Classic Maxi Pocket Lighter (12 ct) Buy on Amazon
AOFAR Magnesium Fire Starter AF-374 (2 ct) Buy on Amazon
überleben Zünden Ferro Rod Fire Starter Buy on Amazon
UCO Stormproof, Waterproof & Windproof Matches (100 ct w case) Buy on Amazon
Fuel Stabilizer
STA-BIL 22208 Fuel Stabilizer - 8 Fl. oz. Buy on Amazon
STA-BIL Diesel Fuel Stabilizer - 32 fl. oz. Buy on Amazon
Grinder
Electric
All Metal Grain Mill Attachment for KitchenAid Stand Mixer with 12 Grind Level Buy on Amazon
Grain Mill 150g High Speed Food Electric Stainless Steel Grinder Mill Buy on Amazon
Grain Mill Grinder 750g High Speed Electric Stainless Steel Grinder Buy on Amazon
Manual Coffee Mill
MOON-1 Manual Coffee Grinder Antique Cast Iron Hand Crank Coffee Mill Buy on Amazon
Manual Grain Mill
Country Living Grain Mill with Large Corn & Bean Auger Buy on Amazon
Grain Mill Wheat Flour Grinder, Stainless Steel Metal Burrs (Deluxe Grain Mill) Buy on Amazon
Manual Hand Grain Mill With Steel Disc, High Hopper Grain Grinder Buy on Amazon
Victoria Manual High-Hopper Grain Grinder, Made in Colombia, Silver Buy on Amazon
WONDERMILL Manual Hand Grain Mill Red Wonder Junior Deluxe for Dry and Oily Grains Buy on Amazon
KitchenAid KSMMGA Metal Food Grinder Attachment, Silver Buy on Amazon
Meat
Meat Grinder Manual Mincer - Manual Meat Grinder Sausage Maker Table Mount Buy on Amazon
VEVOR Manual Stainless Steel Meat Grinder, 1.8" Clamp, 2 Grinding Plates, Sausage Stuffer Buy on Amazon
Knife Sharpener
4-in-1 Knife Sharpener [4 stage] with a Pair of Cut-Resistant Glove Buy on Amazon
Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone 2 Side Grit 1000/6000 Waterstone Buy on Amazon
Smith's Adjustable Angle 2-Stage Knife Sharpener - Grey/Yellow Buy on Amazon
Laundry
Clothesline, Pins, Drying Rack
(Pack of 50) Wooden Clothespins About 2-7/8" Long Buy on Amazon
Amazon Basics Natural Cotton Braided Rope for DIY Crafts, All-Purpose Clothesline Buy on Amazon
Honey-Can-Do DRY-09065 Collapsible Clothes Drying Rack Steel Buy on Amazon
PerkHomy Cotton Rope 3/16" (5mm) 100 ft Multi Purpose Utility Diamond Braided Cord Buy on Amazon
Detergent
Borax Detergent, 4lb (4 ct) Buy on Amazon
Basins
Behrens 16 Gallon Round Galvanized Weatherproof Steel Tub Buy on Amazon
Behrens 62 Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel Tub, 15 Gal, Silver Buy on Amazon
Wringers, Plungers, Washboards
Calliger Clothes Wringer - Better Moisture Removal than Portable Washing Machine/Portable Dryer Buy on Amazon
One Hand Wash Bag and Plunger Set - Off Grid Washing Machine Buy on Amazon
Portable Hand Powered High Efficiency Clothes Washing Machine Buy on Amazon
JapanBargain, Japanese Plastic Washboard Portable Laundry Board Buy on Amazon
Lavadero Wash Board Wooden Washing Laundry Galvanized Sheet Vintage Classic Buy on Amazon
Lime
Fine-Soft White Ground Limestone Powder, 50 Pound Buy on Amazon
***NOTE: At $50 per bag, you’re paying for the shipping weight of this item more than anything else. It can be had from a local vendor/supplier for half as much.***
Mosquito
Coghlan's Mosquito Netting Buy on Amazon
Mosquito Netting,10 × 50 Ft Mosquito Mesh Screen Buy on Amazon
South to East Premium Mosquito Head Net for Insect, 2 Pack Buy on Amazon
Repel 100 Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Fluid Ounces, 10-Hour Protection Buy on Amazon
Paraffin Wax
Gulfwax Paraffin Wax 1 Lb. Buy on Amazon
Pest Control
40 Pack Fruit Fly Trap Indoor, Fly Strips Fly Tape Buy on Amazon
Catchmaster Max-Catch Mouse & Insect Glue Trap 36pk Buy on Amazon
Combat Max 12 Month Roach Killing Bait, Small Roach Bait Station, 18 Count Buy on Amazon
Victor M150-12 Metal Pedal Sustainably Sourced FSC Wood Snap Mouse Trap - 12 Traps Buy on Amazon
***For bigger rodent issues consider a barn cat. Pull all poison traps if employing felines.***
Portable Stove
Coleman Bottletop Propane Camping Stove, Portable 1-Burner Adjustable Stove with Wind Baffles Buy on Amazon
Coleman Classic 1-Burner Backpacking Stove, Portable Lightweight Camp Stove with Adjustable Burner Buy on Amazon
Esbit Ultralight Folding Pocket Stove with Six 14g Solid Fuel Tablets steel, Small - Original Buy on Amazon
Fire-Maple "Fixed Star 1" Backpacking and Camping Stove System Buy on Amazon
Odoland 3500W/6800W Windproof Camp Stove Camping Gas Stove with Fuel Canister Adapter Buy on Amazon
WADEO Portable Camping Stove Burner, Backpacking Stove with 1LB Propane Tank Adapter Buy on Amazon
Pressure Canner
Presto 01781 Pressure Canner and Cooker, 23 qt, Silver Buy on Amazon
Supa Ant Pressure Canner 23 Quart with Canning Supplies Buy on Amazon
T-fal Pressure Cooker Aluminum Pressure Canner, 22 Quart, 3 PSI Settings Buy on Amazon
Rags
Arkwright Tshirt Box of Rags - 5 lb Box, White Buy on Amazon
Doaaler(TM) Scott Shop Rags In A Box 350 Count White Soft and Low in Lint Buy on Amazon
Salt Block
Himalayan Secrets® 11LB (5KG) Compressed Pink Himalayan Salt Lick, 11 lb Buy on Amazon
Fly-A-Salt Cattle Fly Control Block with Salt, 44 lb Buy on Amazon
Champions Choice Salt Block For Cattle, 50 lb Buy on Amazon
***NOTE: At nearly $50-$60 for the ~50# blocks, you’re paying for the shipping weight of this item more than anything else. Go to Tractor Supply for $7-$10 per 50# block***
Sewing
Awl
MORFEN Leather Sewing Kit, Leather Stitching Kit, Leather Working Kit with Leather Needles Buy on Amazon
Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl, One Color, One Size Buy on Amazon
Buttons & Zippers
TCOTBE 600 Pcs Assorted Sizes Wooden Buttons Mixed Colors Buy on Amazon
12 Sets Button Pins for Loose Jeans, No Sew and No Tools Instant Replacement Snap Tack Buy on Amazon
100PCS Jeans Buttons Pins with Screwdriver, Jean Buttons for Loose Jeans Buy on Amazon
110PCS Premium Black Buttons with Compartment Box Buy on Amazon
160 PCS (Black and White) Craft Buttons, Resin Buttons in 5 Sizes Buy on Amazon
Meikeer 252 Pieces Zipper Repair Kit Replacement Zipper, Zipper Pulls Buy on Amazon
Amariver Black and White Nylon Coil Zippers, 100Pcs 9 Inches Nylon Coil Zippers Buy on Amazon
Kits
Coquimbo Sewing Kit, Contains Thread, Needles, Scissors, Dorm Room Essentials (Black, M) Buy on Amazon
Sewing Kit, Maxfanay Needle and Thread Kit for Sewing, Tailor Scissors, 43XL Thread,30 Needles, Thread Snips Buy on Amazon
Needles (hand)
FIVEIZERO 60 PCS Large Eye Sewing Needles, 6 Sizes Hand Sewing Needles Buy on Amazon
Thread
Simthread All Purpose Thread Polyester 400 Yards (1 White 1 Black) Buy on Amazon
Brother CS5055 Computerized Sewing Machine, 60 Built-in Stitches, LCD Display, 7 Included Feet, White Buy on Amazon
Machine (electric)
SINGER M1150 Lightweight & Portable Sewing Machine With 45 Stitch Applications Buy on Amazon
Manual Leather Sewing Machine Hand Shoe Cobbler Stitching Repair Mending Machine Buy on Amazon
Machine (manual)
Sewing Machines Vintage Sewing Machine Household Foot-Operated Manual Buy on Amazon
Yamata Bee Butterfly Flat Bed Mechanical Sewing Machine (FY2-1 W/Hand Crank) Buy on Amazon
Needles (machine)
Sewing Machine Needles, 50 PCS Universal Sewing Machine Needle, Compatible with Singer, Brother, Janome, Varmax (50 PCS) Buy on Amazon
Sheet Plastic
Frost King P9400 High Density Painter's Plastic Sheeting, 9' x 400' x .31 mil, Clear, Dispenser Pack Buy on Amazon
Plastic Sheeting (10' x 25') Long, 6 Mil - UV Protection Poly Sheeting Polyethylene Film Buy on Amazon
Show Glue (repair)
Shoe Glue Sole Repair Kit, Shoe Repair Adhesive, Super Glue for Sneakers, Boots, Leather, Handbags, Soles, Heels Buy on Amazon
Socket Adapters
UL-Listed E26 to E12 Adapter, 6-Pack Buy on Amazon
DiCUNO UL Listed E26 to E12 Socket Adapter, 4 Pack Buy on Amazon
DiCUNO E39 to E26 Socket Converter, 1-Pack Buy on Amazon
E14 to E12 Adapter Converter, 10-pack Buy on Amazon
Squeeze Bottles
Plastic Squeeze Bottles with Red Tip Cap, 4 Oz Squirt Bottle(2) Buy on Amazon
Twine
805FT Natural Jute Twine String Buy on Amazon
PerkHomy Garden Twine Strong Natural Jute 400 Feet Long Buy on Amazon
PerkHomy Natural Jute Twine 600 Feet Long Buy on Amazon
Velcro
30Ft x 1 Inch Hook and Loop Strips with Adhesive, Double Rolls of Heavy Duty Self Adhesive Tape Buy on Amazon
Melsan 1x4 inch Hook and Loop Strips with Adhesive - 15 Sets Buy on Amazon
VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Fasteners | 4x2 Inch Strips with Adhesive 8 Sets Buy on Amazon
VELCRO Brand Heavy Duty Tape | 16 Foot Roll | Strong Sticky Back Adhesive Buy on Amazon
Water Bath
Canning Pot Water Bath Canner with Rack and Mason Jars Buy on Amazon
Canning Supplies Starter Kit (lifting rack and pot not included) Buy on Amazon
Concord 7 Pieces Premium Stainless Steel Canning Set Starter Kit (pot not included) Buy on Amazon
Water Bath Canning Pot with Rack and Lid - Starter Kits Set for Beginners Buy on Amazon
Watering
Hose
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 100 ft., Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Durable, ZillaGreen Buy on Amazon
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 25 ft, Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Durable, ZillaGreen Buy on Amazon
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 In. x 50 ft, Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Drinking Water Safe Buy on Amazon
Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 75 ft, Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Durable, ZillaGreen Buy on Amazon
Soaker Hose
100FT Soaker Hose, Heavy Duty Double Layer Gardening Hoses (50 FT x 2Pack) Buy on Amazon
4 Pack Flat Soaker Hose 25FT for Garden Beds, Lightweight Drip Soaker Hose (25ftx4) Buy on Amazon
Sprinkler
Aqua Joe SJI-OMS16 Indestructible Metal Base Oscillating Sprinkler with Adjustable Spray, 3600-Square Foot Coverage Buy on Amazon
Biswing Impact Sprinkler Head on Tripod Base, Heavy Duty Lawn Sprinkler, 360 Degree Large Area Irrigation, 2 Pack Buy on Amazon
Orbit 55018 Plastic Impact Head for Garden, 1/2-Inch Buy on Amazon
***For low water pressure, replace the metal impact head on the tripod with the plastic impact head.***
Tree Bags
12 Pack 20 Gallon Tree Watering Bags, 5-8 Hours Releasing Time Buy on Amazon
20 Gallon Tree Watering Bags, Reusable, Heavy Duty, Slow Release Water Bags for Trees, 5 Pack Buy on Amazon
Tree Watering Bag, 20 Gallon Slow Release Tree Watering Bags-Drip Irrigation Bag (3 Pack) Buy on Amazon