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Home defense and protecting your family is essential – but, believe it or not, there actually are laws restricting it. The law varies from state to state, but in most states you are allowed to kill in self-defense, defense of ...

If you listen to the financial industry’s propaganda, you might believe that having a low credit score means you will end up sleeping under a bridge and foraging for food in garbage cans. Nothing could be further from the truth. ...

Our first home was built in 1907 and boasted drafty windows and a minimal amount of insulation. Before our first winter came to an end, we knew changes had to be made if we were to survive in any amount ...

Traditional heating systems are powered by electricity and often accompanied by heat that is generated by natural gas, oil or propane. All are expensive options and typically require at least an electric-powered fan to force the air through heating ducts ...

In a previous article we discussed how to harden your home against a home invasion and how to prepare for a home invasion. Here, we want to cover the actual methodology of surviving a home invasion, and steps you can ...

Home fortification is likely at the top of the preparedness “to-do” list. If you have very deep pockets, building a fortress is feasible, but for most of us, budget-minded tasks will have to do. Evaluating a home’s strengths and weaknesses ...

The most common methods in the United States for home heating are electricity, gas, oil and wood. However, when it comes to keeping your home warm in the winter, there are countless options available — especially for those who live ...

Imagine living in an off-grid home and not ever receiving a utility bill – no electric bill, no water bill, no sewer bill. Even better, you don’t have to stockpile firewood, because your home is heated by the sun. Sound ...

When choosing insulating materials for your home or building, the options are more numerous than they first appear. A visit to the hardware store will yield only a few options: foam board, fiberglass rolls, and perhaps spray foam. These materials, ...

Rising out of the high desert landscape of New Mexico are dozens of futuristic-looking homes that are part of an ongoing experiment in off-the-grid living. Some of the 70-plus home are almost buried in the earth, and some rise a ...