Category Archives: Self Reliance

The Triumph of the Pack Rat

When I designed mounting and framing for our new solar array (see Power Shift: The Plan in Place) I wanted red or yellow cedar 2X4s to build a sturdy, weather and rot resistant structure. I immediately looked under the cabin … Continue reading

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EROEI

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.” —Carl Sandburg The acronym EROEI … Continue reading

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