I’m only putting this in as an example of how we sometimes look but don’t see. I bet, like me, …

Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
I’m only putting this in as an example of how we sometimes look but don’t see. I bet, like me, …
We just fired up the A/C in the office and four hours later we’re still melting. It made us think …
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Bob Bly sent me a letter after Super Storm Sandy. Here it is. This may be the most important tip …
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In a major breakthrough for solar energy, a team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of …
As we’ve been warning you, the government is hell-bent on monitoring your every move and controlling every activity. Moving on …
Ingredients: 2 Pheasants, including heart, liver and neck pieces 1 lb young red potatoes, cleaned and quartered ¼ lb bacon …
Caution: Read our advisory about working with electricity. The wiring in your home consists of the “line” or …
We all know that there are simple plumbing jobs which can be done by the layman, such as faucet …
Check out our new Self-Reliance Pamphlet, 1,001 Uses for Household Items! Inside you’ll find tips such as: 1) Spray snow …
If ever locked out of your house, use this tutorial and learn how to pick it! On top of feeling …
Cork is a very durable, eco-friendly, and available material that is also water-resistant, which makes it great for the laundry …
If the pipe freezes and cracks for several inches or more, a new section will be needed. This usually requires …
Plumbing Systems Close and open the main water supply shutoff valve (periodically) to ensure that it has not stuck …
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Flush Tank Problems Several problems can develop: -Tank continues to run after tank fills -Tank doesn’t fill but water …
If all other sink and toilet drains are open the blockage is probably local. 1. Check the stopper for accumulations …
This could be due to use of too much toilet paper. It could also be due to other materials being …
When winter rolls along and you’re building house fires to stay warm, brush up on your hearth vocabulary. BELLOWS- a …
Washing sweaters (particularly wool sweaters) is a simple process, but one fraught with pitfalls for beginners, as you can easily …