When it comes to getting by with less, off-the-grid adventurers and prepper pioneers are the masters. Because they are so committed to living independently and self-sufficiently, these folks cannot afford to rely on anyone else to help them meet their ...
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Choosing The Perfect Location For Your Wind Turbine
Everyone is familiar with that old axiom from the housing real estate market about the importance of “location, location, location.” This principle goes double for a wind power system, which will not function effectively unless it is placed in the ...
Read More »The “Dos” And The “Don’ts” Of The Solar Energy Option
One of the things that attracts people to the off-the-grid lifestyle is the sense of accomplishment associated with learning how to live self-sufficiently and independently. This country was built by hardy and intrepid trailblazers who were not afraid to venture ...
Read More »Are You A Terrorist? Only The Department of Homeland Security Knows For Sure
Following the stunning events of September 11, 2001, there was a broad consensus that America’s internal security needed improvement. The government responded by creating the Department of Homeland Security, which was assigned responsibility for protecting the country from the threat ...
Read More »In the Name of Tolerance: Free Speech under Siege
Ever since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, there have been people trying their hardest to come up with reasons why these important amendments to the U.S. Constitution really don’t mean what they seem to mean. The First ...
Read More »Exploring The Options of Solar Indoor Lighting
Outdoor options in solar lighting have been around long enough to become quite familiar to solar energy aficionados. Flood lights, security lights, path lights, and garden lights that harvest the hidden power of the sun’s rays require little care or ...
Read More »The Importance Of Corn In The American Economy
Even though the United States does not depend on agriculture to drive the engine of its economic development to the same extent that it did in the past, the fertile fields of the American heartland are still the envy of ...
Read More »Composting Toilets For The Home
Composting is an extremely efficient way for home gardeners to recycle nutrients and dramatically lower their production of organic waste. However, even the most ardent compost enthusiasts seldom consider human waste as a potential source of natural fertilizer for their ...
Read More »14 Terrific Tips For Sensational Summertime Gasoline Savings
The recent Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to reflect and to pay homage to the memories of all the men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country. This weekend is also the unofficial ...
Read More »Investing in Gold, Investing for the Future
There has always been a symbiotic relationship between investment and economic growth. Investors supply the capital that businesses need to expand and improve their operations, while businesses provide an opportunity for individual and institutional investors to increase their wealth. This ...
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