Health & Safety

How To Safely Dispose Of Tree Branches And Other Debris

Remember just because its cold out doesn’t mean that its safe to burn open piles of debris. Where I live I noticed our first burn warning for the Fall Season as Humidity is 30%-40% with winds in the 25mph gusts to over 35mph.

Everything is very dry and an uncut field can burn extremely fast in such a situation and they can take the fire to the tree line very quickly.

If you are …

How To Make Sure Water On Your Homestead Is Safe To Drink

A lot of people who are homesteading want to provide their own water. There are a variety of different sources of water as many as there might be uses but before you consume any water you should know if it is safe to drink.

Freshwater Springs are a pretty common occurrence but just because the water looks clean and it is exiting from a source you can see doesn’t mean that it is safe to …

How To Improve Your Home’s Air Quality During Canadian Wildfire Smoke Conditions

The problem from Canadian Wildfires doesn’t seem to be going away and unless you are one of the few people that can travel for vacation for an extended period of time you will need to take precautions in your home. For most of us the haze or smoke conditions will be an irritant and not an immediate life threatening condition however this prolonged exposure can result in health conditions even for the most healthy …

How To Reduce Allergy And Health Problems In Your Home During Winter Months

Growing up I had always had what seemed to be colds and heath problems during the winter months. Some of this can be due to attending public schools where viruses are passed from kid to kid until everyone ends up sick however there are some things that can contribute to your health that most people overlook.

In the winter months most homes end up being over heated. You feel cold so the first …

How To Prevent Your Dog From Digging In Your Yard

A problem for many dog owners is when their animal digs in their yard and causes damage or digs under fences to get out. Although there really isn’t a perfect cure for this there are some things that you can do to prevent this before harm comes to your pet.

The first thing is that you have to be proactive in training your pet not to dig. Just like anything else you might …

How To Keep Your Home Cooler During Summer’s Hottest Days

Every year we experience a short period of time that weather forecasters say is a heatwave. For many of us this is when daytime temperatures get above 95F and nighttime temperatures do not fall to give relief from the heat of the day.

The first suggestion I have is that you need to adjust your expectations. If it is 105F with 90%+ Humidity outside and the surface of your roof is over 170F which can …

How To Apply The Best Aspects Of Prepping To Your Life

Many people become interested in the Prepping Lifestyle when there are events or natural disasters that make them question the stability of the systems around them. In the recent past you might have experienced situations such as Natural Disasters, Domestic Terrorism, Food Shortages or many other things that are reported in the News. The first thing to remember is that the News lives for these events and they will push and foster …

How To Remove The Smell From Sneakers And Shoes That Works 100%

Most of the time half way through summer you run into that problem. You have a pair of sneakers that are in good condition but they smell really bad. It happens to everyone and if you have tried all of the ways that you find on the internet you probably had bad results if any. Well I am going to tell you the way to remove that smell from your shoes but it …

How To Store Food Long Term Without Refrigeration

Whether you have a small garden or a farm or maybe you live in a city or suburb there are advantages to building a pantry of foods that can last a long time without refrigeration. The fact that the food is stored without refrigeration is important because you don’t want to be worrying about a large amount of food if your power goes out.

The easiest way to begin building your pantry is by purchasing …

How To Protect Yourself From The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

There is a lot of talk about the masks and other items used to protect yourself from infection from viruses including the Coronavirus Outbreak that is happening in China and other parts of the world right now.

Because I am a professionally trained Automotive Painter who used these products professionally and I also have Certificates in Chemistry and Engineering I believe I can provide you the basics of personal care.

As someone that has worked …