Season 1 Final Exam
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We’ve had such an amazing time learning with you this season, and today we’re recapping some of our favorite episodes, PLUS we’ll see how much information we actually retained.
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Your Guide to a Greener Home: Part 2
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Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious can be.
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Your Guide to a Greener Home: Part 1
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Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious can be.
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A Beginners Guide to Refinancing Your Mortgage
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Today’s instructor, Matthew Garland is the Division Manager at United Northern Mortgage Bankers Limited. He is passionate about real estate financing, and uses his multiple platforms and speaking engagements to educate and empower homeowners.
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Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive and Healthy
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Today’s instructor, Arta Nubani of Junglecasita is a self proclaimed crazy plant lady who started an Instagram account to document her plant growth and obsession. She’s created a space where plant lovers can feel inspired, learn more about plants, and get tips for incorporating them into their home decor- and today she’s spilling it all.
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Home Additions: What You Need to Know
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If you're dreaming of a home addition, this episode is for you. Today’s guest instructor David Hopkins is currently the VP of construction for Welker Properties in Dallas and also runs the popular DIY YouTube channel, Tough Guys TV.
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A Guide To Living Small
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Today we’re going to explore the benefits of living small. Our guest Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small: a comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less. By the end of this class you’ll have actionable tips for down-sizing, motivation for making changes in your everyday life, and advice for maximizing your square footage.
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Bonus Class: Tips for Buying or Renting an RV
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On this episode we're sharing a bonus clip of our interview with Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi of The RV Atlas. We're discussing the ins and outs of buying or renting your first RV.
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See You at the Campground!
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Whether you're new to camping or a seasoned pro, today’s guests Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi are going to teach us the different ways that camping can lead to a happier, healthier family.
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Modern Homesteading
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Today’s instructor, Anne Briggs of Anne of All Trades, has been working for years towards building a lifestyle of self-sufficiency . From gardening to raising livestock, woodworking to blacksmithing, Anne has learned on the fly with a fearless do-it-yourself attitude that has made her not only a successful homesteader, but also a social media sensation. By the end of this class you’ll have an idea of what it takes to create a more self sufficient lifestyle.
info_outlineIf a natural disaster hit today, would you be prepared? Do you and your family or co-workers have a plan? Food? Bomb shelter…? Anything?
Today we’re talking to Skyler Hallgren who’s the Co-Founder of Redfora- a company that’s created best selling, expert-approved emergency kits for earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes + other disasters.
Over 75,000 people around the world have trusted REDFORA to prepare their families for every kind of emergency; and we’re thrilled to welcome Skyler as our instructor for the day.
By the end of the class, you’ll be a true master of disaster, with a plan for preparing a kit and a strategy for creating an emergency game plan.
TOP 5 TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HOME EMERGENCY READY:
- Put together an emergency kit.
- Put a pair of shoes under your bed.
- Add a flashlight to your nightstand.
- Create an emergency contact card to get back in touch.
- Have a plan to get back together, plan where you’ll meet.
WHAT ITEMS SHOULD EVERYONE HAVE IN THEIR KIT?
- Food + water with a long shelf life
- Water purification tablets or a filter
- First aid
- Hygiene
- Shelter + warmth
- Copies of important documents, map + cash
- Extra prescriptions + contacts/glasses
3-7 days worth is standard, but it depends on where you live.
WHERE DO YOU STORE YOUR KIT?
It varies depending on where you live, but focus on accessibility. The car is a great option. If it’s at home, something stable or near an exit. Outside in a place that’s dry and secure is another option.
ACTION STEPS FOR CREATING A COMMUNITY PLAN
- Get to know your neighbors!
- Pool resources to buy bigger ticket items like generators.
- There are some communities that provide resources and even small grants.
- CERT is a great program to attend with your community: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team
- Here are some great guides, created by our friends at Redfora: https://redfora.com/pages/guides
HOMEWORK!
- Figure out the emergency plan for work and school.
- Have a plan to get back in touch with your family. Write out a contact card.
- Have a conversation with your loved ones about how and where you’ll meet up.
- Do a simple home walk through and look for: safe places, emergency exits, potential hazards etc.
- Put together your emergency kit.
CHECK OUT REDFORA’S AMAZING RELIEF EFFORTS!
https://redfora.com/pages/redfora-relief
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