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I’ve been thinking a bit about how to make the things we need locally.   Here’s what I found: Is Minecraft the future of …

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April’s shaping up to be a great month. The solar report is coming out. I believe it will profoundly change the way you think about …

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When I was a pilot, I spent years surveying the built environment from above. One thing that amazed me is how many people own …

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I’m ready for the winter to end. It’s been a good one so far, but the snow is keeping me indoors more than I’d …

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It’s heartening to see how many people are using resilience as the mechanism to regain control of life, prosperity, and happiness. Don’t lose focus …

Water Rates are UP 18%.  Are You Getting Ready for Expensive Water?
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In the past two years alone, water rates in the US have gone up by a whopping 18% in the major metro areas (in contrast, …

A Human Powered Water Pump you Have to See
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I’ve done quite a bit of writing about how to harvest and manage rainwater recently. However, in the wake of Sandy, it’s time to …

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I think every home should be a productive asset.  An asset that helps you succeed in life and supports you as you get older. …

It’s Time to Start Thinking About Water, Here’s How
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I’m high in the mountains of Colorado right now.  How high?  Yesterday’s hike started at 10,200 feet above sea level! It’s a good thing …

How to Grow Food in a Drought
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The drought this year is pretty severe. Worse, it’s not only dry, it’s HOT. If you want to get a sense for how bad …