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Hey Alan! Here’s your gluten-free bread recipe.
Shout out to Alan who wrote and asked me about hand-baking gluten-free bread. Here’s what I discovered. Forget everything you …
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Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Policing for Profit and 7 Things You Should Know about civil asset forfeiture
From the prestigious Heritage Foundation comes this shocking article that looks at the rise of civil asset forfeiture and how …
Life Lessons: Education you can use in the real world
Right now, kids across the country are headed back to school. Why not take time to focus on learning yourself? After …
Dual Citizenship: Are you ready?
Although we’re all proud to be American, and most of us will never leave, some of us cannot bear the threats …
How to enjoy life and keep good company as an expat in Switzerland
Life a balancing act for Swiss-based expats There is much to enjoy about the lifestyle in Switzerland, whatever the reason for …
Shipping Containers – The Home of the Future?
Housing issues are everywhere. We have massive problems in cities like LA and New York where property is expensive and …
Experience a totally new (and cheaper) shower
Showers are the third highest consumer of water in the home, expending an average 17.2 gallons with every use. We …
Everything you ever need to know about hearing aids!
Choosing a hearing aid is an important exercise for good health and relationships, but it can also feel overwhelming. While there are …
Pet First Aid
Can you give your pet emergency assistance until professional help is available? Do you know what to do for your …
Basic Handgun: Trained To Shoot
There’s no substitute for proper firearms training and lots of practice. Watch this video and remind yourself of the basics …
Be prepared with a Disaster Plan for your pets
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their …
How to Tell If a Rash Needs Medical Attention
SCHAUMBURG, IL — To the untrained eye, all rashes may look alike and seem easily treatable with over-the-counter oral antihistamines or …
Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely
Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients and are an important part of a healthful diet. …
How-To Make Your Own Sriracha
Sriracha, the hot sauce with an almost cult-like following, is so popular that some people even carry a bottle on …