The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution reads, in part, as follows: “No person shall…be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without …
Don’t be a firebug. These geezers must pay $37 million
Two men suspected of starting a wildfire last year that scorched 40 square miles of Oregon forestland could soon get …
Combatting Warm-Weather Bugs
Tips to prevent pest-related illness and irritation this summer With temperatures rising and homeowners heading outdoors for picnics, parties and …
I know how much you like tiny homes – check out a Hobbit house!
Ever wanted to live in the Middle-earth? Just look at these new takes on tiny houses. As they’re covered with …
Bite back against mosquitoes this season with these prevention tips
From annoying itchy welts to serious conditions like Malaria and West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been making humans miserable and …
Whole new approach to uprooting and relocating trees – The tree and air spades
A tree spade is a specialized machine that mechanizes the transplanting of large plants whose hand-powered transplanting using traditional spades, wagons, and other equipment would be prohibitively laborious. These include large bushes and …
Small town thuggery, extortion, break-ins and other crimes committed by police
When Local Governments Are Greedy and Corrupt, Don’t Expect Honest and Efficient Law Enforcement by Dan Mitchell While I’m a big fan of …
March yard work – Get out your pruning shears!
Get out your shears. It’s time to prune. Deciduous shrubs like lilac and forsythia that flower in the spring will need pruning depending on their …
VIDEO: It’s lambing season and it’s so easy a kid can do it!
Watch three-year old Lily “pull” a lamb, her second of the season. https://www.facebook.com/rachel.nicholas.3958/videos/1572147009771387/
futureHAUS – pre-fab housing that’s super smart
As part of an international challenge Virginia Tech’s FutureHAUS research proposes an alternative to conventional construction: a pre-fab delivery method …
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 …
Fascinating ancient Celtic tip on creating a straight hedge
Hi, Kelly here. I hail from a small celtic island where everything had to be created from locally available materials until the …
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. …
What do you think about a home you can move when you do?
The kind of person who moves into a dumpster to investigate sustainable living is sure to know a thing …
Poison ivy? Get a goat!
Skip the lawnmower and herbicides! What you need are some goats to clean up poison ivy and poison oak. Save …
Dome Sweet Homes – Check ’em out
They’re super strong and long-lasting. They are energy efficient and virtually disaster-proof. They’re cheap to make and some can be …
VIDEO: How to shear a sheep
Thinking about keeping sheep? Remember you’re going to have to shear it, not just for the fleece, but to keep flies …
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 …
Best Tree Choices To Plant In Fall Season
Shorter days and longer nights mean it’s the perfect time to plan for next spring. Trees, especially, thrive when put …
Homeowners Battle to Stop City Taking Their Homes
The Squirrel says: You NEVER know what’s going to bite you. Sometimes, the things you take most for granted, like the …
How to Benefit Horses Through Rotational Grazing
How to Benefit Horses Through Rotational Grazing Rotational grazing, also referred to as planned grazing, is an excellent way to …
Understanding your water rights
Follow these guidelines when talking to the local water authorities or realtors Does “First in Time, First in Right” apply …
How to pick a lock
I’ve always meant to get around to learning how to pick a lock. I usually use a credit card or …
Squirrels in the attic? Don’t relocate them yourself, and other humane wildlife-removal tips
The Self-Reliance Central logo and patronus is our canny squirrel. So we liked this story and the advice on how to banish …
Five tips for growing and selling marijuana like a pro – from a university instructor
The UK Guardian Web – Advice for Canadians. (US citizens living in areas where the farming of marijuana for medical …
How to split a 26,000-pound block of granite with a two-pound hammer
“We’re building buildings in here like it’s the 19th century. Around here they built the foundations with granite. And where …
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 …
Portland tiny house made of reclaimed refrigerator panels
By Janet Eastman, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. With all the talk about tiny houses, in a nutshell it comes down …
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 …
7 Safety Tips to prepare your family for the unexpected
MISSION, KS — When weather or other unforeseen circumstances cause a power outage, a portable generator may be the perfect solution. …