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Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for 50 years now -- including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller, you've got a good idea of who I am.

How The Weather Affects Your Mind And Body

The environment can affect our health in many ways. It only seems logical that pain, mood, and general well-being would all be affected by changes in the weather, as that is all part of the environment we live in.

After The Hurricane, How Long Could YOU Survive? (A List Of Bare Minimum Hurricane Survival Items)

Post-hurricane safety tips and survival tactics. These 3 things can make ALL the difference in whether you can survive after a hurricane... or not.

How To Protect Your House And Property From Wildfires

Following are some ways that you can protect your home and your property from a wildfire. Remember, these are things you'll need to do now... BEFORE a wildfire is present.

The Science Behind Rainbow Colors: Little Known Secrets About Rainbows

Red will always be the outermost color on a rainbow & blue-to-violet will always be the innermost one. See why, plus facts about different types of rainbows.

The Best Online Pollen Count & Pollen Allergy Tools

Thanks to today's weather forecasting, it's now possible to predict and determine pollen count, allergy trends, as well as when & where budding plant activity will likely create breathing difficulties. Here are some of the best online tools for monitoring pollen count and allergens across the country.

Ice Fishing In Early Spring Means Thin Ice… Don’t Do It!

Yes, people have died while ice fishing in the late Winter, early Spring. The problem is... it's too hard to determine the thickness of the ice! Here's what you need to know about walking on thin ice or ice fishing on thin ice.

How To Prepare For Days (Or Weeks) Without Electricity After Bad Weather Strikes

Remember, those who are least affected by bad weather are those who plan ahead and are prepared for it. After all, you know it's coming. Maybe not today, but it will come! Here's how to be prepared in the event of you lose electricity at your home after a bad storm.

Winter’s Northern Lights Show Called Aurora Borealis

The Aurora Borealis, also known as The Northern Lights, are a phenomenon usually seen in the skies above the Northern polar regions of planet Earth. Here are photos and videos plus tips for taking your own pictures of The Northern Lights show.

Avoid A Roof Collapse From Heavy Snow – Here’s How To Remove Snow From Your Home’s Roof

Every winter somewhere in this country an unusually heavy snowfall will result with some buildings collapsing under the extreme weight of snow accumulating on the roof. Though the nightly news may only converge on large industrial or commercial buildings that buckle under the stress, this is indeed a concern that every homeowner needs to take seriously.