Energy
- Snow Bound
Some things to think about in terms of 'carrying on' for the next time a snow storm hits.
- Magic Marmots or, It's Still Winter
- Coat Test
How I tested the warmth of my new coat.
- Personal Warmth Systems
Picking clothing fiber content to keep you warm.
- Stucco Repair With Caulk
How to repair stucco and get an almost invisible result.
- To Do List: Caulk. Now.
Caulking the outsides of windows and doors is one of the best energy investments you can make, but it only works at the time of the year when the temperatures are not too cold.
- Update on the House Rehab
The last little bit of rehab in our house.
- Information: The Tool You Have In Your Hands to Help Others in this Economy
Getting information to help us through the economic slump.
- DIY: Sometimes Saving $$ Means Doing What You Are Good At - Not Trying to Do What You Are NOT Good At
Sometimes, to save money on a DIY project, it's better to be honest with yourself about what you are good at doing (and will turn out well) and what you are not good at doing. Then find someone who will do the 'not good' stuff for you.
- Too Darned Hot.
Low tech ways to stay cool when it is too hot.
- Aunt Toby explains investments
What really is an investment? Here are some guidelines in terms of how to evaluate.
- Cheap and Good: No Excuses Weightlifting
Want to lift weights for health but don't have a set of weights at home? Here are some ideas.
- Urban Gardening, or, How to Survive When You Aren’t a Homeowner and Don’t Have a Lawn to Rip Up
Growing your own, making your shelter more energy efficient - these things are not just for homeowners. Renters can take some control too.
Kitchen Counter Economics is a community where we can share ideas on how to save money, live more sustainably, and gain control over the stuff of daily living for ourselves and our families in the current economic environment. This started as a series of diary postings at the 
