13. Burrow a freezer to store vegetables
Supplies required: pallet, gravel, and freezer
Making It: $50–$100*
The Provident Preppers and other do-it-yourselfers have devised a plethora of inventive methods for building a homemade root cellar. This is a labor-intensive activity that requires the use of a freezer, but the end result will be worthwhile. For your cellar, you should choose a well-drained, shaded area.
Bury A Freezer @joyfulhome/Pinterest To Store Vegetables
Prepare your freezer and dig a hole for it to be stored in that is bigger than the freezer. To insulate and safeguard the freezer, build a pallet, install ventilation pips, and backfill the space with gravel if drainage is an issue. This project will probably cost between $50 and $100 in total.