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OFF-GRID 101

Getting canned

by Wretha on November 12, 2009

No, I’m not talking about your last job… I’m talking about canning. It’s all but becoming a lost art. But it doesn’t have to be a mystery. I read a great article all about canning, this is about the basics, what you will need to get started, how to determine how many canning jars, rings and lids you will need. This is the part that most canning manuals don’t tell you about. Enjoy.

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Wood stove vs. pellet stove

October 16, 2009

Federal grants for stoves can cover 30% of the $3000 cost, and there is much more you need to know before making a choice

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Makeshift Workshop Skills for Survival and Self-Reliance book review

October 3, 2009

I typically do reviews on eBooks, but a while back I was contacted by James Ballou to do a review of a hard copy, Makeshift Workshop Skills for Survival and Self-Reliance, published by Paladin Press. Of course I was thrilled to review his book; honestly I had seen it previously and had been interested in reading it, so [...]

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LaMar’s Simple Solar Homesteading videos

October 1, 2009

Some time back, I did a review of LaMar’s Simple Solar Homestead, a great (and inexpensive) ebook created by LaMar, the great thing about LaMar, is he is actually LIVING this lifestyle, not just spouting theory.

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How to install the right wind turbine

August 23, 2009

With building code issues, parts compatibility problems and technical expertise required, installing your own wind turbine is not for the faint-hearted

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How to get your water off the grid

July 26, 2009

Alternet produced this handy guide to the why sand wherefores of keeping your water off the grid.

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Roll out the rain barrel

June 29, 2009

Rainwater harvesting is legal in Colorado – but still hedged about with too many rules – most people ignore the law and just gather the water they need

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