Last week we looked at recycling challenges for solar panels and wind turbines. https://selfreliancecentral.com/2026/05/19/a-landfill-of-renewables-a-land-full-of-poison Now, we’re going to look at …
The Pentagon’s Next Critical Minerals Source Is Already in Its Own Warehouses
By Matt Bedingfield, May 19, 2026 Last week, U.S. Navy destroyers began escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz …
The Sulfur Sock treatment! Help protect yourself from tick-borne diseases!
Tick Season on the RiseTick populations and related illnesses have surged in recent years across much of the United States, …
Do your kids do chores? Surprising findings for those that do.
Want Your Kids to Win at Life? Hand Them a Broom Forget the fancy tutors and the elite soccer camps …
Warner High School’s Ground-Up House-Building Program: A Model for Closing America’s Skills Gap
In Warner, Oklahoma, a small rural high school has quietly demonstrated what real education looks like. 📍 WARNER, OK – …
Why Plant Native Bee Balm This Year? Here’s why, and it’s a really good reason.
If you’re serious about self-reliance—growing your own food, supporting your land’s natural systems, and reducing reliance on store-bought everything—then planting …
Growing Mushrooms Follow-up
Do you remember this article? Our friend who set up a mushroom farm on his land. https://selfreliancecentral.com/2025/09/16/from-a-reader-growing-mushrooms-on-logs/ Well, he’s got …
The Promise of Robot Caregivers for Senior Care
Aging populations worldwide face a crisis in senior care. Traditional models strain families, overwhelm healthcare systems, and drive up costs. …
The Shocking Verdict in the PAM Cooking Spray Lawsuit:
If you’re like millions of home cooks, PAM cooking spray has been a staple in your kitchen for years—quick, convenient, …
How to File a Weather Damage Insurance Claim After the 2026 Winter Storms
Severe winter storms can cause extensive property damage through heavy snow, ice accumulation, freezing temperatures, burst pipes, wind, and flooding. …
A tribute to the dirt floor
In the annals of human ingenuity, few inventions evoke such humble origins yet profound elegance as the dirt floor. Often …
Are our pets dying from vaccines?
Are We Loving Our Pets to Death? The Shocking Truth About Over-Vaccination Hey, pet parents! Imagine this: You’re doing everything …
Making your own dishwasher pods
Making your own dishwasher pods is a fantastic way to embrace a more sustainable and gentle approach to cleaning. This …
Undercover GAO Investigation Exposes the Ease of Obamacare Fraud
No one spends a dollar better than the person who earned it. That adage reveals the crux of massive fraud …
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Derek Lemoine, University of Arizona; Ashley Langer, University of Arizona, and Bo Guo, University of Arizona When pregnant women drink …
DIY Dishwasher tablets – Not Toxic
Dishwasher tablets are icky. They contain potentially harmful ingredients, including microplastics, synthetic fragrances, and toxic chemicals. Here’s a breakdown of …
The magical white powder that’s good for you
Baking soda—that unassuming white powder tucked away in every kitchen—has quietly earned a reputation as one of the world’s most …
Only sharing because it’s hilarious: Magnesium Citrate
What happens when you drink 10 oz of Magnesium Citrate?I’m glad you asked. Buckle up. 12:05 p.m. — It begins. …
Path to Pro: Home Depot’s All-Ages Launchpad to Trade Success
Have you heard about this? https://www.pathtopro.com Home Depot’s Path to Pro program is a game-changer, opening doors to rewarding trade …
Warm up your glasshouse
Here’s a DIY heater for your glasshouse! Inside the lower terracotta pot is a large pillar candle. When lit, the …
The health marvels of gelatin
Gelatin, derived from collagen, offers numerous health benefits for the human body. It supports joint health by providing essential amino …
Now this is what every government fears in its citizens!
Open Source Blueprints for Civilization. We’re developing open source industrial machines that can be made for a fraction of commercial …
No evidence of human fossil fuel influence in CO₂ emissions over the past 40 years
Summary: A report from the National Technical University of Athens finds no evidence of human fossil fuel influence in CO₂ …
Back to School Food Allergy Guide: What Parents Need to Know
(BPT) – Children spend anywhere from 800 to 1,100 hours at school each year. For those with food allergies, that …
How to tie a scarf (smartly) and knots!
If you can keep up with any of these instructions, you’re a better person than I am! How to tie …
DIY Anti-Bug Oil Blend: A Natural DEET Alternative
Ward off pesky insects with this effective, all-natural bug-repellent oil blend. We’ve seen a number of recommendations across the internet …
Nancy says “Glass is Class” and she’s right. (She won Bake-off, you know!)
Nancy Birtwhistle is a Sunday Times bestselling author, eco-lifestyle advocate, and the winner of the BBC’s The Great British Bake …
New cars are doing more than just watching you….
In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, modern cars have evolved into more than just modes …
Cat-Linked Parasite Decapitates Sperm, Threatens Male Fertility
A new study reveals that Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite tied to cats and infecting over 40 million Americans and 30-50% …
Toddler Triumphs Over Twin Rattlesnake Bites!
A 15-month-old Arizona girl, Cara Reed, survived a rattlesnake attack after being bitten twice on her foot while playing in …