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What options are available for rural internet, plus 3 main factors that you need to ask about when you're contacting internet service providers.

Rural Internet Options – A Comparison of Rural Internet Services

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Unlimited Cellular Data Plans – High Speed Internet Alternative

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Greenhouse Guide – What You Need to Know Before You Build

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Build your own emergency medical kit that's customized to your needs. Check lists by category, including 12 Must Have Items for your Medical Trauma Kit.

Emergency Medical Kit List – Build Your Own Custom First Aid Kit

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Best First Aid Kits for Home, Car, Office and Travel

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Bug Out Bag (BOB) or “Get Home Bag” DIY Checklist

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Roadside Emergency Kit Recommendations and Checklist

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What is Solar Clipping? (Pros and Cons for Your PV System)

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Why is my Internet Slow? 10 Troubleshooting Tips

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After the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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Before the Hurricane – The Common Sense Hurricane Guide Series

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Bumblebee – Super Charged Pollinator for Your Yard and Garden

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Plant Hardiness Zones and Garden Microclimates

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Composting 101 – Easy Compost Making and Troubleshooting Tips

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Federal and State Tax Credits, State Homestead Exemptions, Federal Homestead Exemption and Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit. Links to each states homestead related laws.Federal Homestead Act information.

Homestead Laws, Taxes and Exemptions and the end of the Homestead Act

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We built our home to be a “lifetime” house, serving our changing needs throughout our lives. We planned to have the option of aging in place. In this post we'll present our Aging in Place Design Checklist, and then highlight how to apply this checklist to different areas of the home.

Aging in Place – Making Your Home Livable for a Lifetime

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This post explains what the plague is, global plague "hotspots", how you can get it, the three types of plague and symptoms of each type. We also discuss how to reduce your chances of getting the plague, protecting your pets and historical plague remedies.

What is The Plague, How Could I Get It and How Dangerous is It?

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Pros and cons of masonry heaters, plus the things you need to consider before adding a masonry heater to new construction or remodeling project.

What You Need to Know About Masonry Heaters for Radiant Heat

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The best ways to keep your house warm in winter combine preventing heat loss and generating heat. Building smart will save money for the life of the home.

Best Ways to Keep Your House Warm – New Construction and Remodeling Tips

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This sturdy chicken door design is easy to use, not too tough to install, and will protect your chicken coop and chickens from predators and bad weather.

Quick Lock Chicken Door – Predator Resistant, Easy Latch Open or Closed

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