What I Found Interesting May 12, 2013
Here’s something that is important to understand: Resilience isn’t passive. You can see it in the words used to describe it. Plant, grow, and …
Does Your Community Export Energy? Here’s One That Will
Here’s a question to get you thinking about something other than the return of terrorism. It’s similar to a question that I’ve asked before. Is …
How Much Does a Solar Panel System Increase Your Home’s Value?
Do solar panels increase the value of your home? Yes. The big question is by how much. One good way to calculate this is …
Can a Home be Smart AND Resilient? Yes, but…
Here’s a big trend that may help us become more resilient. It’s simply automation for your house. The reason we need automation is …
What I Found Interesting This Week 3/17/2013
Here’s what I found interesting this week. Enjoy. What’s your home’s solar potential? Here’s a nice way to find out. This tool was …
Does Your Home Capture Energy?
Here’s a tiny tip when buying or renting your next house or apartment. Make sure that either the front or the back (better yet) …
A Smart Way to Finance Local Energy Abundance
This is a picture of all of the electricity a family will need for the next twenty years: Doesn’t seem like much, does it? …
What I Found Interesting This Week 2/16/13
Here’s a few of the things I’ve found interesting in resilience this week. Make your own soil blocks for seed starts. Stephen M. sent …
Prepping for Disruptions Like Nor’easters
Today, the Robb family is getting ready for a big winter storm that’s about to hit us. A real Nor’easter. Fortunately, I’ve winterized the …
What I Found Interesting This Week 12/22/12
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 …