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Building a Smart Weather Station for Your Rural Property
Your smartphone’s weather app tells you what’s happening 20 miles away at the nearest airport. Out here, that’s useless. A ridge, a creek bottom, or even a tree line can…
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Rural Internet Backup Options: Never Lose Connection When It Matters
Your fiber goes down. Your fixed wireless tower loses power. Your Starlink dish gets buried in snow. If you work from home — or just depend on internet for security…
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EV Charging on Rural Properties: The Complete Setup Guide
Electric vehicles make more sense in rural areas than most people think. Cheap overnight electricity, solar potential, and never needing to drive to a gas station? Sign me up. But…
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Meshtastic for Rural Communication: Getting Started with Off-Grid Mesh Networking
Cell service is spotty. Internet goes down during storms. Your neighbor is a mile away. Sound familiar? Meshtastic might be the communication solution you’ve been looking for. Meshtastic is an…
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7 Raspberry Pi Projects That Are Perfect for Rural Homesteads
From weather stations to security cameras, these Raspberry Pi projects are ideal for rural homes. Practical, affordable, and built for off-grid living.
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Understanding Your Rural Home Network: A Practical Guide to How It All Works
Learn the basics of how your home network works — from your router to your devices. A plain-English guide for rural homeowners who want to get the most from their…
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Reboot vs. Reset: A Rural Internet Troubleshooting Guide You’ll Use All the Time
Know when to reboot and when to factory reset your router, modem, or Starlink. A practical troubleshooting guide that saves you from unnecessary ISP support calls.
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Whole-Home Generator Backup: Why Every Rural Property Needs One (And How to Set It Up)
A comprehensive guide to generator backup systems for rural properties. Learn about portable vs standby generators, sizing calculations, transfer switches, fuel options, maintenance schedules, and integration with solar systems—all from…