The Art of Barter: When Money Has No Meaning
You See the Precedent Throughout History. A Collapse of the Government, Economy or Catastrophic Disaster Can Make Money a Thing of the Past. In many undeveloped countries a barter system is an accepted way to do business. People meet at local markets and exchange...
The Chemistry, Physics and Science of Food Preservation
Whether you call it pickling, canning or jarring there’s more to food preservation than a recipe Many people engage in canning and pickling foods. Everything from jams to jellies, vegetables and fruits and even meats and fish. The process seems simple but there are...
How to Make Pioneer Candies and Treats
When There Was No Candy Store You Had to Improvise A sweet tooth is nothing new. Candy has been a favorite going back to when primitive peoples first discovered the surprising sweetness of honey. Every culture has their favorites, but our pioneer ancestors were on...
Wood Stove Vs Pellet Stove: Which One is Right for You?
Both Types of Stoves Have Advantages and Disadvantages. Here’s How to Weigh the Options. The idea of wood heat is appealing to many people. In many ways it can be more economical than conventional heat provided by natural gas, propane and especially oil...
10 Ways to Maximize the Heat from Your Wood-Burning Stove Across the Whole House
Wood-stoves are Space Heaters. Here’s How to Get the Heat into Those Hard to Reach Places. Many of us enjoy the warm, direct heat of a wood burning stove. At times they over-heat a room and we have to adjust dampers, flues and stove-vents to manage the...
Home Solar Power 101
Here’s What You Need to Know About Home Solar Power and How to Get Started How many of us think solar power is a good idea but just never seem to get around to it? Well maybe it’s time to take the first step towards solar. It doesn’t have to be expensive...
