Off The Grid News Better Ideas For Off The Grid Living

  After studying construction technology in college, Jordan decided to focus on sustainable building. Initially discounting earthship building as “pretty out there,” he came back to the idea after doing some more research. Wanting to see “what it was all ...

Whether you are purchasing it for long-term emergency storage or just for your kitchen pantry, you may wonder how long sugar will last. Well, the answer can be “indefinitely” if sugar is stored correctly. The package of sugar you buy ...

Ah, the timing of nature. Each summer, I wait patiently for the delicious bounty from my tomato plants, and each autumn as temperatures start to tumble, I am left with many healthy green tomatoes on my vines. If you experience ...

When they consider Thomas Jefferson, many Americans first think of him as the author of the Declaration of Independence or as our nation’s third president, who was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition. However, Jefferson’s ...

Did you know you may have an effective natural insect repellent in your kitchen right now? Often used fresh or dry as a way to add flavor and aroma to soups, stews and sauces, bay leaves can be your secret ...

The Germans called it “The Year of the Beggar.” The New Englanders called it “Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death.” From his home in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Never were such hard times.” Writer Mary Shelley described a June outing ...

Most of us have at least one package of flour on our pantry shelf. If you have a stockpile or are considering starting one, you may be wondering: How long does flour stay fresh? Flour is the powder created by ...

Lisa Starr calls herself a “drum medicine woman,” but she also can call herself an architect. In an effort to live more sustainably, Lisa studied earthbag home design. As someone who enjoys living near the California coast, she purchased property ...

Powdered milk, a dairy product made by evaporating milk to a dried form, is a great addition to your pantry. It is useful as an inexpensive alternative to milk in recipes and is handy to have around when you run ...

What do you think of when you smell cinnamon? For many of us, the powerful spice’s aroma brings back memories of holidays or cozy winter nights by the fireplace. Or, maybe your grandma treated you to cinnamon rolls or toast ...