Imagine what you could do with $2,000. If you’re between 18 and 34, you might travel somewhere fun. Maybe buy …
The health benefits of drinking
If you’re like many Americans, you probably have a drink or three now and again. But don’t feel too bad …
Cold weather and critters are coming! Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environment
Depending on where you live and what weather forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may be brutal. Weather …
How about a ‘Grannypod’ instead of a nursing home?
We all know how expensive nursing homes can be, often running into five figures each month. And it’s not just …
The No. 1 thing you must do to stay healthy and active as you age
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said too few older Americans participate in strength …
Strangely weird but fascinating video of how your toothbrush wears out
Watch exactly how and why your toothbrush wears out. Using an array of microscopes, the guys at Applied Science show how toothpaste, an …
Packing sorted! The solution to grocery bags.
We love new innovations at Self-Reliance Central. This great idea from Australia is catching on around the world. (In Britain and Australia shopping …
Protect your assets from hostile claims
Basic steps to keep your assets when claims are made against you. Modern day asset-threatening scenarios are far ranging. It …
How Investors Earned a Steady and Strong Annual Growth from the ‘Big 5’ Industries Without Owning Stocks
For the past five years, investors in Rare Strategic Metals (RSMs) have earned a strong and steady growth in the …
How the Boom in the Hybrid Electric Car Markets will Explode the Demand for Dysprosium in the Next Few Years
It doesn’t seem that long ago that people thought a useful, working hybrid was a pipe dream. A few young professionals …
Prepping on a budget
I’ve got some good news and some bad news; most people have a problem coming up with the money they …
Lignans Save Lives
By Dr. Mercola Lignans are a type of plant compound known as polyphenols. Lignan precursors are most abundant in flaxseeds, although …
Make your own space in a dorm, barracks or living room. Also great for kids!
If you ever played forts, you’ll love the Privacy Pop. And if you ever have to share sleeping space you’ll know that …
Check out this hygienic emergency water storage idea!
We just saw this amazingly simple water storage idea. It’s perfect for your in-place survival plans. It’s currently available for …
The household cleaner you’d NEVER expect
Bet you didn’t guess this– it’s soda! Carbonated soda has been proven to be an excellent household cleaner, used from …
101 Uses for Duct Tape
Is there a man in the country who doesn’t believe that duct tape is the answer to every problem? And …
All fixed up: A guide to common household problems that need fixing
While love craftsmen and women, we don’t always love paying them for simple household problems, and we’re willing to bet …
VIDEO: USA power grid attacked every four days
About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid — a system whose failure could leave millions in …
Get your car ready for winter – and get a free car care guide
Winter is approaching, bringing cold temperatures, salty roads, wet conditions and other challenges for drivers. To ensure your vehicle is …
Never done it before? Here’s how to change a flat tire
You see it frequently and shudder at the thought: motorists on the side of the road with a blown tire …
That glass of river water may look clean but it may come with a few surprises
That nice, refreshing glass of creek water could contain: Giardia and cryptosporidium cysts, herbicides, pesticides, trihalomethanes (THMs), volatile organic chemicals …
Life hack! Charge your phone with a 9-volt battery
Power outage? Miles from an outlet? Phone is dead? You need a 9-volt battery and your phone charger cable and then …
Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …
Fascinating ancient Celtic tip on creating a straight hedge
Hi, Kelly here. I hail from a small celtic island where everything had to be created from locally available materials until the …
Earthquakes #4 – Food & Water treatment
Emergency water storage and purification Following are recommendations for storing and purifying water supplies. The minimum drinking water supply is …
Earthquakes #3 – Aftereffects and how to deal with them
Aftereffects Be prepared for additional earth movements called “aftershocks.” Although most of these are smaller than the main earthquake, some …
Earthquakes #2 – During
Indoor safety There are actions you can take, even while an earthquake is happening, that will reduce your chances of …
Earthquakes #1: How to prepare
This is the first in a short series of earthquake tips. If you live in an earthquake prone area, be …
Putting the ‘fun’ in funeral
Death on your terms – and self-reliance Death hits us hard. Grief is a poor partner in decision making as it …
Cost-Conscious Home Upgrades for Fall
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home but don’t have the budget for a full-scale renovation, look at …