Lehman's Country Life

Here in Ohio, September signals the beginning of fall and the coming of chilly temperatures (and yes, in a month or two, snow). For those of you in more northern climates, autumn is already in full swing and winter is nipping at its heels.

With fuel prices on the rise, most of us already have this winter’s heating costs on the brain. But take heart – finding ways to save money on your heating bill doesn’t mean you have to huddle freezing in your house! There are many easy, economical ways to save money and keep your house warm during the coming seasons.

Here are just a few suggestions – several coming from our cutstomers:
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Here’s a great article from our Country Life Archives – recommended reading for all would-be cheesemakers. When you’re done reading, click here to see Lehman’s complete line of Home Dairy Supplies.

There are as many different fermented milk products as there are different wines and ales. Their histories are deep and diverse. Their benefits and qualities are the subject of folklore and religion, and many are debated throughout the scientific community. The goal here is to present a brief discussion of the different health characteristics possessed by fermented milk products, an introduction to the various products, and simple recipes for their preparation.

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Here’s an article from our Country Life Archives. Much of this information may be useful to missionaries living in remote areas. Enjoy!

Solar energy is perhaps the most versatile and the most developed of the alternative/renewable energy sources for the home. The available energy is on the order of GJ/yr, with the exact value depending on where you live. This discussion will break the topic down in three areas: passive solar heating/cooling, active solar heating, and photovoltaics.
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