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What to Do with a Stranded Vehicle

One of the most common problems you are likely to face is that of car trouble. Depending on when or where it strikes, you might find yourself with a stranded vehicle on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. What’s worse is having a vehicle break down in the midst of a …

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Should an RV be your evacuation vehicle? Pros and Cons.

It seems to make perfect sense. You have thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars invested in a trailer, 5th wheel, or motor home. You use it as your recreational getaway vehicle for family fun. And there it sits, all self-contained, a second home on wheels, either ready to roll at a moment’s notice, …

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Best Wood For Burning

Wondering which firewood is the best to burn, whether in a fireplace, wood stove or when camping? The best options depend on where you live, but no matter what, you want to ensure what’s burning is what’s supposed to be burning. Setting fire to wood that doesn’t burn correctly…well, it’s a big ‘ol mess. Let’s …

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Protecting Your Neighbors Just Deemed Illegal In Missouri?

Some days you wake up and flip on the news and wonder if you really rolled out of bed in America. The morning that a breaking news report basically said picking up a legally owned rifle and helping friends and neighbors protect their property from dangerous rioters, could get you arrested – well, it was …

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How to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season is widely acknowledged as a time of joy, wonder, and giving. On the other hand, dealing with the crowds, the bad weather, and the financial pressure of buying presents can easily turn it into one of stress and anxiety. Here are some ways to keep from getting overwhelmed during the holidays: Take …

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Saving Money on Heating Costs

As cold temperatures and winter weather sets in, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your home warm. You might be wondering, though, how to save money on heating costs. Energy bills can be downright scary in the middle of winter and take a heavy toll on your pocketbook. According to the Department …

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How to Survive a Bear Attack

How to Survive a Bear Attack. If you spend time out in the woods, chances are that you will run into wildlife. While most of these encounters are pleasant, some of them can turn deadly in an instant, especially in the case of bears. Bears are typically shy and try to avoid humans, but their behavior …

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How to Survive a Night Out in the Cold

As the temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about cold weather survival and what might happen if you get caught out in the cold without adequate gear. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, cold weather causes twice as many deaths in the U.S. than hot weather. Finding yourself stranded and spending a …

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Assets vs Liabilities: What’s the Difference?

There are lots of confusing words in the personal finance world. Assets and liabilities are two of them, but they’re also some of the more important terms you need to know when determining your net worth (aka the total amount of money that you are worth.) What is an Asset? Generally speaking, an asset is …

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Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 3 Energizing Your Off-Grid Homestead

In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that many of our forefathers had when they first came to America in the 1800’s, taking their families into the wilds to establish their homesteads.

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