Monthly Archives: February 2026

Gruit – The First Beers

Posted on 13 February 2026 by E.M.Smith

Gruit, Creeping Charley, Beer, Medicinal plants, and insect control… who knew? Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, Economics - Trading - and Money, Emergency Preparation and Risks, Food, History, Plants - Seeds - Gardening | Tagged | 11 Comments

Another Money Posting? I just don’t care. Dancing Babes? Oh yeah. And yes, Irish Whiskey Is involved.

Posted on 9 February 2026 by E.M.Smith

Cars with too much electronic tech that burst into flames spontaneously – park away from house… Continue reading →

Posted in Economics - Trading - and Money, Emergency Preparation and Risks, Energy, Political Current Events | Tagged | 8 Comments

Making 75 to 100-ish IC “bulbs”… A How To.

Posted on 7 February 2026 by E.M.Smith

How to get / make the Incandescent light you want, despite the bans you did not want. Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparation and Risks, Energy, Tech Bits, Tips | Tagged | 5 Comments

Better & Easier Mulch Than Cardboard – Roll Paper

Posted on 6 February 2026 by E.M.Smith

A better mulch system than cardboard? Construction paper. Easier to put into service and easier to source. Continue reading →

Posted in Plants - Seeds - Gardening | 4 Comments