by Sears Homes | Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Three years ago (November 20, 2012) I did a blog on my first foray into the world of solar energy. Since then, I’ve added and upgraded my system a bit. I’ve taken a break from traveling and writing about kit homes, so I thought I’d do a blog today on...
by Sears Homes | Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized |
All ghost towns have a fascinating history, and Schoper, Illinois is no different. Located about eight miles from Carlinville, the town of Schoper (also known as Standard City) was originally Thomas Schoper’s 500-acre family farm. In 1918, Standard Oil of...
by Sears Homes | Sep 26, 2013 | Uncategorized |
* * * * * * * Full story here: http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1367241203/Two-suspected-meth-labs-found-in-Carlinville * * * In short, it’s time for the state legislature and/or city council to step in and figure out what legislation is needed to protect this...
by Sears Homes | Mar 20, 2013 | Uncategorized |
According to the 1921 Sears catalog, there’s a whole neighborhood of the prettiest little Sears kit homes in Plymouth Meeting House, PA (about 30 miles from Philadelphia). In the not-too-distant future, Mr. Ringer and I will be heading up North to visit family...
by Sears Homes | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized |
One of the most interesting features of Ham Radio is that its operators are expected to have access to alternative energy sources during times of regional or national emergency. After all, what good is it to have a Ham Radio if you can’t use it when the power...
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