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Life In The Country Is Free of Pollution….Right?

It is a very common assumption that urban centers tend to be much more toxic and polluted than rural communities or wilderness. And there’s good reason to think this. Cities have far more toxic emissions from the many vehicles that go in and out of the city every day, the high concentration of factories, plants, and refineries, the shere volume of people densely populating our nation’s major urban centers. It is true that there is much pollution in cities, as anyone who’s ever overlooked the Los Angeles basin on a sunny day can attest. Cities produce a huge amount of […]

Entertaining Yourself on the Homestead

When you have a homestead, you and the family tend to spend quite a bit of time there. That’s not to say you don’t get out and have fun off the property, but there will certainly be quite a bit of time on the property. Naturally, you want to have some things available that can keep you happy and entertained, especially on those rainy days or when the snow comes and you can’t spend as much time outdoors. First, get some board games, as well as a deck of cards. Make sure that you get different types of board games, […]

Off-Grid Cabin Security (Video)

When you live out in the country, it might seem safer than an urban environment, and in many ways, it definitely is. Those low crime rates aren’t misleading; way less people means way less crime. That being said, there’s still a risk of your property being vandalized or stolen if you aren’t at home, especially if you live far away from other houses. They say locks are to keep honest people out, and if you don’t feel safe simply locking your gate and front door, you probably want to take additional measures to secure your homestead when you’re not there. […]