Below are some links to products or information related to rural living that I have found to be useful. I'm hoping to add to this list as I get new information so check back often!
Wholesale Solar - Good source for panels, accessories and information.
Tennessee specific info on rebates/credits and incentives
Tennessee based solar installer
TVA info on solar tax credits
Solar project DIY page
Living off the grid
TVA info on wind power credits
TN wind map for average wind speeds (80 m)
Source for some nice sized wind generators and accessories
Good source for info and wind generators
How to make your own wind generator
How to build a survivalist homestead... I do believe this guy has thought of everything!
Planting dates by zip code
Good tips and info on Micro-Farming and being self sufficient
A good site for learning how to raise chickens
A good intro to having goats for milk
A nice site for info on trees (fruit, nut...) and you can order trees from them.
Unique survival shelters
Housing made from used shipping containers
A nice site featuring some Earth Sheltered Homes with concrete construction
Info on how to build a house from old tires (EarthShip)
Earth sheltered home blog
Wheelbarrow Houses/"Hickshaw" :-)
The best machette I've ever owned (and I've gone through a bunch)
Good site for camping gear
My favorite little pocket knife
Good survival equipment or emergency gear for natural disasters
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