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 …
OK! Who wants one of these?
Watch Catalin Alexandru Duru become the first person ever to break the Guinness World Records Title for the farthest journey …
Emergency First Aid: How to deliver a baby
Making a grand entrance – How to deliver a baby! It happens more often that you’d think – babies are …
Who needs a garage when you’ve got something like this?
This is a Chinese solution to the urban problem of car parking and security. Because space is always at a premium …
VIDEO: The difference between a face cord and a cord of firewood
The word cord probably comes from the amount of cord or string it takes to tie this bundle of wood. …
Should Drones Be Regulated? Balancing Privacy, Airspace Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration missed its Sept. 30 deadline to file national regulations for drone use. Interest groups sent a letter …
Self-Defense: On the road again
The traveler is by nature a target. But you don’t have to be a sitting duck. Take a proactive role …
By your own hand – Writing a will
Wills have been used since people owned property, and lawyers have only been in serious surplus for the last century. …
What do you think about a home you can move when you do?
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, …