SODIS When all else fails look to the sun. Sunlight may be used to decontaminate water via solar water disinfection (SODIS) by using the sun’s ultraviolet emissions to kill waterborne microorganisms and is currently practiced in many third world countries. … Continue reading
Few things in life can beat the feeling you get when you’ve finished setting up at your favorite campsite and are ready to enjoy a weekend in the outdoors. But all it takes to see a potentially awesome camping trip … Continue reading
Do you currently take your car to a mechanic for routine servicing or repairs? Then you are missing out on an important opportunity to prepare your car for long term survival needs. Going to a mechanic robs you of vital … Continue reading
The debate about the health benefits of purified versus distilled water is a hot one. There are those who claim that they feel tons better since switching to distilled water and there are those that claim that distilled water is … Continue reading
A major radiation leak reportedly occurred at a New Mexico waste facility in mid-February that largely went unreported in the mainstream media. The radiation incident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) was deemed a “serious radiological event” by staffers … Continue reading
Most of you have heard the news now of the devastating floods in Wimberley Texas that occurred over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who are suffering there now and can only offer our hope … Continue reading
According to the CDC the prevalence of food and skin allergies has increased at an alarming rate in children under the age of 18 from the year 1997 to 2011. Additionally, they say that Allergic conditions are the most common … Continue reading
Pets provide companionship to their owners, they love to no end, and deserved to be treated the same. During the summer months the heat can be unbearable, but many people fail to think of how the heat can affect their … Continue reading
PVC Pipe has about a kazillion uses. It’s durable, lightweight, fairly cheap and easy to work with. As a matter of fact, if you’re a DIYer, chances are good you have some lying around from past projects. If not, no … Continue reading
You may be wondering how feasible it is for a home that is currently hooked up to the power lines to go off the grid. In many ways, it’s probably easier than you think, but there are a few items … Continue reading
A new study finds that real-time data doesn’t always uncover issues with PV systems. As Brewster McCracken and his team at Pecan Street Research Institute were gathering solar photovoltaic data from houses in their ongoing research, they were surprised by … Continue reading
By Stephanie Dayle. Most of the time I hand wash all of my dishes mostly to conserve water and power, but sometimes I am just too busy taking care of the garden, farmstead and working. Lots of people involved in … Continue reading
Our country’s way of life and most people aren’t prepared to survive when an EMP will cripple the entire U.S. power grid and kill electric equipment in the entire country. Protecting your solar gear makes the big step ahead to … Continue reading