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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…
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How I Transformed a Shipping Container Into My Dream Home Gym
When I decided to build a home gym on my rural Oklahoma property, I faced the same dilemma most rural homesteaders encounter: should I build a new structure from scratch,…
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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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Understanding Fiber Optic Internet: What Rural Homeowners Need to Know
I’ve worked in the field installing fiber optic networks. This isn’t theoretical—these photos are from actual installations, including data center work and pole-mounted fiber. Let me share what you need…
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Monitor Your Rural Internet Speed: Automated Speed Testing with Speedtest CLI
How fast is your internet really? Not what your ISP promises — what you’re actually getting, right now, at 3 PM on a Tuesday when everyone in the county is…
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How to Block Ads on Your Entire Home Network with Pi-hole
If you live in a rural area, you already know that every megabit of bandwidth counts. Whether you’re on Starlink, fixed wireless, or a DSL connection that’s barely hanging on,…