You may have noticed that The Happy Hoarder has a thing for being able to see in the dark. I'd hoard solar if I could afford the dang stuff. Ironic, then, that the sun is free. Well, I'll get me some panels one of these days because it's like that fancy-pants finance guy Chris Martenson says; in the post peak oil world the difference between no energy at all - say, no … [Read more...]
The Happy Hoarder: Fire in the belly
This is another article in the Happy Hoarder series that covers the mindset and attitudes of a hoarder. We aim to help give an insight of what it's like to be a hoarder and how their mind works. If you know anyone who is a hoarder then please reach out to them and contact someone like Bio Cleanup AZ to help prevent risks like fire, rodents, and insects. If there's one … [Read more...]
Six ideas for a low impact holiday
For many of us, the first snow is on the ground, night skies are star-studded, people are getting their gift lists together for their online holiday shopping from Target, Harrods, giftunicorn, etc. and the holiday spirit is in the air. Holidays, as much fun as they are, tend to bring out some of our most entrenched bad habits. The holidays shouldn't be a burden on the … [Read more...]
Swords to plowshares and missiles to cold beer
When I reach for a cold microbrew, I have to admit that I'm offended by screw-tops. I want to have to pop a bottle cap off the old-fashioned way. I also prefer having to shell my own peanuts or pistachios. Maybe it's the little bit of work I have to do to get to the goodness inside that makes the nut taste better or the brew go down smoother. And if you're going to pop … [Read more...]
Best $20 Father’s Day gift for peak oil
For $20,000, what peak-aware dad wouldn't want solar panels installed on the roof? Or, if you can pony up $500, and your man has got a more outdoorsy-survivalist bent, a shotgun would make surely him smile. But for less than $20 you can help Dad build resilience in his daily life by giving him an old-fashioned razor that he can use no matter what the future brings. Forget … [Read more...]