Solutions for Self-Reliance

DIY Isn’t Just for "Nerds" Anymore
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Conceived in California’s Bay Area eight years ago, the Maker Faire is becoming more popular every year. The event is presented by Make Magazine …

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Smith’s PP1 Pocket Pal is a multi-functional knife sharpener in a very compact format. It measures just 3.5 inches (6.3 cm) long and 1 …

Corn is Killing Us Faster than We Think
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In my humble opinion it’s about time we all start boycotting corn and corn-based products. Corn is killing us and it is doing so …

Large Scale Geothermal Power – Could it Work?
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Geothermal power isn’t a new idea but researchers in Spain are thinking about the “Big Picture” and their work could have significant implications for …

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One of the oldest of human tools, the axe has been used for countless millennia as a tool to shape, split and cut wood; …

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I bought Goal Zero’s Guide 10 Plus Solar Kit because it seemed like the perfect solution for keeping my smaller gadgets charged while on …

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The Frontier Emergency Water Filter System by Aquamira is a small suction-based water filter for hiking, travel, and emergency preparedness. I’ve got the “Tactical” …

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I’ve carried the Bahco Laplander Folding Saw with me on many trips in the woods the past couple of months, and it’s a neat …

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Remember the last time you saw a really dirty stream or pool of water? The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter by Vestergaard allows you to …

Low- and High-Tech Refrigerator Innovations
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Keeping our foods fresh is important whether we purchase produce in the grocery store or harvest it from our own backyard garden. After all, …