So, late yesterday afternoon we got clobbered with a severe thunderstorm. The kind with frequent lightning, torrential rain, and very strong wind. I’m writing about it because it taught me a new lesson (something I already knew, but didn’t take action due to normalcy bias). Here’s the short story… I’m …
Just thinking about all the workers out there. Working your jobs. Day after day. The early morning alarm clock starts your routine. Time to get ready. Then out the door. The commute to work. You work all day. Then the commute back home. Time to eat dinner. Maybe a few …
Bleach is one of the most widely available and affordable disinfectants on earth. Clorox® brand liquid bleach was introduced in 1913 and has played a critical role in helping to protect public health by killing germs that cause illness. (Disinfectant Bleach-Water Ratio Listed Below) Bleach is commonly mixed with water …
A Dakota Fire Hole is simply a method of building a fire that utilizes a number of advantages over other types of fires. It will burn hot, it will use little wood, and will release very little smoke. Some call it a smokeless fire pit. First though, here is how …
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LifeStraw is a compact portable water filter. It enables you to drink straight from rivers and lakes, or from a container filled with water that you’ve scooped up from that water source. The way it works is simple – just place the bottom of the LifeStraw in the water, and …
We all have our favorite spices. Mrs.J and I have several drawers in the kitchen with nothing but spices – all sorts of flavors. We also buy some of them in bulk – vacuum sealed bags for long term storage. When a spice jar is getting low, we’ll open a …
I have a 30 acre property, at least 2/3 of which is forested mostly with various Evergreen species along with lots of Birch, some Maple, and others. I have a long term plan which involves taking down a small fraction of these Evergreens to open up some new space for …
