The Self-Reliance Central logo and patronus is our canny squirrel. So we liked this story and the advice on how to banish …
Tech Tips: Windows 10 privacy settings worth checking
By BRANDON BAILEY, AP Technology Writer (Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft’s new Windows 10 system offers more personalization than before, but it also …
How to foolproof your passwords
Technology brings with it convenience and the benefits of making life easier on many fronts. For example, one can shop …
Another Perk for Drinking Coffee
By Dr. Mercola Nearly 60 percent of Americans drink coffee, and for many the habit is a daily one.1 Coffee drinking …
Head lice. Hard to kill except in Michigan!
Millions of children will head back to school this month. But many will end missing school while they deal with …
Bashed their head? Here’s how to deal with youth concussion
This Concussion Handbook is designed to help with your concussion management and recovery. Whether you’re a kid or teenager who …
Fear of frost? Tips to keep your garden growing through fall’s chill
(BPT) – As summer winds down and frost threatens, even avid gardeners may be tempted to pack up their trowels …
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. …
Weight loss clothing! Are you freaking serious?
The weight-loss method that’s been hiding in plain sight! Thin Ice Weight Loss from Thin Ice Weight Loss on Vimeo. This …
50 tips to adjust to college life
By Emily Carrigan, Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Freshmen or first-year orientation is a great resource for learning about your …
7 tips to hosting the ‘ultimate backyard camp out’
The Star, Shelby, N.C. Aug. 03–As summer winds down, have your children become bored and a little too attached to their …
How to stop brain-eating amoeba from killing you
A young boy has died and officials in Louisiana have found a brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, in the freshwater supply …
The kitchen of second chances
Sometimes we come across things that don’t really fit all our Self-Reliance categories but this story is a stand out …
A small Iowa town embraces energy independence
In late March, the Rocky Mountain Institute hosted the second annual eLab Accelerator. Described as a bootcamp for electricity innovation, the …
Power rationing, the spy in the shower and the neighborhood snitch
The reason we are suspicious of smart meters goes back a ways. At the start of the Obama Administration, we predicted that …
Ready For Anything: The business suit wetsuit!
We’re all about cutting corners to a more efficient life so how about this versatile neoprene number? New from Quicksilver, …
Faraday Cages: Making one and how your microwave can help
Five years ago, we almost lost everything. Our entire power grid nearly fried. In 2012, our solar system experienced an …
Why is the solar system flat?
Sometimes we spend too much time focusing on what’s up close and we miss the big picture. Here’s a nice …