Articles from January 2010
January 31, 2010 | Posted by Clair Schwan
It’s a time honored tradition in energy conservation circles to use storm windows on your home. The idea is rather simple – it provides a form of insulation and also helps seal up the house from drafts around older windows that no longer seal well (if they ever did). Being familiar with the concept of [...]
Categories: energy conservation | 
Tags: energy conservation, insulation, self reliance, storm windows | 
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January 31, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
I am a granola cruncher. Okay, yeah, real funny—shut up. The fact is, I was raised on breakfast cereal, but I stopped believing that processed commercial products provided adequate nutrition about the same time I stopped looking for the prize in the box, so —what? At least since my late 30s . . . . [...]
Categories: healthy eating | Tags: homemade granola, homemade muesli, self reliance | No Comments »
January 30, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Got a dollar? Buy a tire gauge and get your vehicle owner’s manual out– then head for the service station. Here’s how to check the tire pressure of you vehicle: Consult your owner’s manual for the proper recommended tire pressures for your vehicle. You will probably find different pressures for front and back. It doesn’t [...]
Categories: car repair | Tags: automotive repair, do it yourself, driving, how to, self reliance | No Comments »
January 30, 2010 | Posted by Clair Schwan
Coming across rotten eggs is rare when you buy commercial eggs, but it’s a bit more common when you raise your own chickens for eggs and engage in long term egg storage. I’ve suggested how to identify old eggs, and I’ve explained a bit about the shelf life of eggs as background for this post. [...]
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January 29, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Natural disasters are a wake up call to all of us– if we pay attention. One of the things most needed in an emergency is drinkable water. Many times there is water available, but it may not be safe. How can you purify water? Here are some approaches: Filter it– You can filter the water [...]
Categories: emergency preparedness | Tags: emergency preparedness, how to, how to purify water, self reliance | No Comments »
January 29, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z
A proactive approach to aging may be your key to lifelong self-reliance. Since experience is the best teacher, you can learn the most about growing old from your elders! If your parents and older relatives are no longer available to learn from, and/or if you have no elderly friends or neighbors, you can establish relationships [...]
Categories: self reliance | Tags: learning from the elderly, self reliance, visiting the elderly | 3 Comments »
January 28, 2010 | Posted by Clair Schwan
A simple approach to energy conservation can be had by using thermal drapes. They can be a cheap alternative to replacing your windows, and work well in cooperation with storm windows. Whether you prefer the “quilted” drapes, rubber-lined drapes or a blind that forms open lateral cells when lowered, they all offer some level of [...]
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January 28, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
Yet another BBQ sauce idea– Cola BBQ Sauce. It is great on chicken or ribs. Here is what you need: 1 12 oz. can of cola 1/3 of a cup of ketchup 1/2 chopped onion 1 clove of garlic chopped 1 tablespoon of worchestersire sauce 1 tablespoon of white vinegar 1 dash of Tabasco Here [...]
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January 27, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain
Nearly everyone is well aware of the high costs of health care and health insurance, and that it may become more expensive, depending on how much the U.S. government intrudes into our system, plus many other factors. A few good strategies to save money on your health care can have an impact on your financial [...]
Categories: personal finance | Tags: health care savings, saving money, self reliance | 2 Comments »
January 27, 2010 | Posted by DDFD
The weekend is coming and it is BBQ time– here is a BBQ dry rub idea. Here is what you need: 1/3-1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon salt Here is what [...]
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