The kind of person who moves into a dumpster to investigate sustainable living is sure to know a thing …
The grown-ups’ guide to a stinking cold
Must we go to a doctor to clear up a case of the cold? I reckon no one in their …
5 surprising superfoods for baby boomers
An estimated 77 million baby boomers represent the largest generation of Americans born in U.S. history. Many are embracing their …
DIY Project: Go bats and protect your home from bugs
I live in Virginia. Through the mosquitos that share these wetlands (swamps!) with us we are at risk from West Nile …
Does the Woof Washer 360 work?
You’ve seen the ad on TV. It’s that circular spray for washing your dog that fits to your hose. Did …
Checklist: What to stockpile besides food
Anyone who starts prepping pretty much starts out the same way, stockpiling food and water. That’s actually a very good …
Everything you have been told about cholesterol is flat out wrong
I am a huge fan of Zoë Harcombe, the revolutionary diet guru from the UK. If you have not come …
USA made at 84 MPG for only $6,800.
How about this little auto? By using a combination of lightweight materials and a unique aerodynamic body style, the three- …
Canned food: Its real shelf life and how to test it
We have all heard of the canned food that was still edible after 50, 75, or 100 years. Of course, …
Poison ivy? Get a goat!
Skip the lawnmower and herbicides! What you need are some goats to clean up poison ivy and poison oak. Save …
Dome Sweet Homes – Check ’em out
They’re super strong and long-lasting. They are energy efficient and virtually disaster-proof. They’re cheap to make and some can be …
Balancing Act: Tips for Adults Returning to College
Considering going back to college? You’re in good company. Non-traditional students now make up the majority of US undergraduates, and …
Defending your home with a firearm
The typical scenario we mostly worry about is the night-time break-in while we are all snug in our beds. While we …
Emily goes hunting – Seven Things Every Girl Should Know About Hunting
For me, hunting is a personal passion. It’s the way I escape the hustle and bustle. Hunting is cultural tradition, …
Outage? Charge your phone with body electricity (or do it an old fashioned way!)
Watch the video and you’ll see how you can charge your phone using your body electricity by making a capacitor …
Ballsy bowhunter beats bear – shoves arm down its throat
A bow hunter in Montana survived a male grizzly bear’s mauling. He surprised the bear out on the trail and …
Don’t take too much acetaminophen this flu season – That stuff can kill you
With cold and flu season around the corner, consumers will soon begin to purchase medicines such as cough syrup, throat …
Could this funny Peruvian plant be a natural alternative to HRT?
Most women experience the onset of the menopause at an average age of about 50, but it can start anytime …
The Ecocapsule. Is this the future of sustainable living?
Wow! Look at this. Coming soon is this tiny home — or emergency shelter – the Ecocapsule. It can be pulled …
How to make money from your photography hobby
Stock Photography Sites: How to Sell Your Work Okay, so you have taken some nice pictures and would like to …
Telemedicine – Is it the way of the future?
Telemedicine Expands Despite Uncertain Financial Prospects Say you’re a rural Midwestern farmer in bed recovering from a major illness at …
Amazing invention – Tap your honey straight from the hive
Why crack open the hive and stress all the bees? Why move all the parts around? Why smoke the bees? …
VIDEO: How to shear a sheep
Thinking about keeping sheep? Remember you’re going to have to shear it, not just for the fleece, but to keep flies …
Tiny home is modern housing alternative
Kristopher Angstadt grew up hunting and fishing in bucolic backwoods sprinkled with tiny, tucked-away cabins. These little living quarters, set in …
VIDEO: How to survive being swept away in a flash flood
First video, this is what you shouldn’t do. Then there’s a life-saving video to tell you how to deal with …
Pulses! Great for fall. Great for when the SHTF.
Healthy food trends — beans and legumes Legumes are large, fleshy, colorful plant seeds. Beans, peas, and lentils are all …
The internet of everything. Introducing the world’s first SMART menstrual cup
Many women prefer the cup method to absorption. And for years the rubber version has been the standard method of …
Lily’s awesome bug-out camp
This simple, stable, warm and dry bugout shelter was constructed with safety and seclusion in mind. Lily can sleep, hunt and hide-out …
Why haven’t you heard of this carcinogen in your food?
You probably haven’t heard of it but there’s a potential carcinogen created in your food when you cook it at too great …
Gear up for winter: Safety first car care checklist
What you should know to get ready for winter Conducting routine maintenance on your vehicle is necessary to maintain optimal …