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Honey Harvest - Adam Taggart

10 Cool Uses for Honey

More great reasons to become a beekeeper or support a local
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, February 25, 2013, 7:57 PM

Another set of reasons to get your bee operation going. 

http://www.onehundreddollarsamonth.com/2013/02/10-cool-uses-for-honey/

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Illustration: Bella Hollingworth

Vertical Gardening: Build a Strawberry Barrel

Build a strawberry barrel and grow 20 plants in the space of
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, February 22, 2013, 5:54 PM

A great project for the weekend to maxmize the space of your barrel garden. 

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/build-a-strawberry-barrel-zmaz96jjzgoe.aspx

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source: Energystar.gov

Weatherization Tips for a More Energy Efficient Home

Its not to late to make improvements now for this season
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, February 21, 2013, 6:06 PM

A set of simple things one can do this weekend to save energy and money by winterizing your home.

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/weatherizationtips#.USaYcuh8vlR » Read more

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www.tapmytrees.com

Getting Ready for Sugaring Season

A resource for learning the process of making maple syrup
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 7:39 PM

Learn about the steps and equipment involved in making maple syrup.  Even if you have just a couple of trees, you can tap them and enjoy the sweet bounty. 

http://www.tapmytrees.com/

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Screen Capture: youtu.be/sbxKbI9Ik4o

Opening a Can of Food Without a Can Opener

A good piece of knowledge to have when one doesn't have tool
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 12:05 PM

Useful during a survival situation or when you forget the can opener on that camping trip, this video will give you a good idea of how to open a can by its seams.  Be mindful of sharp edges.  

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http://www.easytogrowherbs.com/Top-10-Anti-Inflammatory-Herbs.html

Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

A great set of herbs to start growing in the garden
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, February 15, 2013, 4:29 PM

A list of the top 10 anti-inflammatory herbs to get started in your medicinal garden.  Plus they make a wonderful addition to your culinary garden.

http://www.easytogrowherbs.com/Top-10-Anti-Inflammatory-Herbs.html

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Tim MacWelch

How to Get Water and Syrup from Trees

Now is the time to pick up this handy skill and get some pra
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 3:29 PM

An introduction to the wonderful process of tapping a tree for sap and water.

http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/02/survival-skills-how-get-water-and-syrup-trees

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© PureMadi

Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water

Low-tech solution for safe drinking water
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 12:33 PM

Another example of a simple solution for purifying water in emergency and off-grid situations. 

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/puremadi-ceramic-nanoparticle-water-purifier.html

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Jim Competti

Canning Cabinet From Pallets

Another idea on how to use pallets for building resilience
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, February 11, 2013, 1:44 PM

Learn about this great project and get additional ideas at 1001pallets.com. 

http://www.1001pallets.com/2013/02/canning-cabinet-from-pallets/

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Jonathan Welsh

Driving in a Blizzard

Five tips to make the trip safer
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, February 8, 2013, 5:43 PM

Ways to more safely travel during extreme winter conditions.

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2013/02/08/driving-in-a-blizzard-five-tips-to-make-the-trip-safer/?mod=google_news_blog