What are good places to research genealogy without having to pay for a subscript

Question:

What are good places to research genealogy without having to pay for a subscription?

I am in the process of working up my family tree, however all of the resources I have found thus far require a subscription to their particular service for a fee. Are there any free ways to find this information?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Libraries and town records of births & deaths. It take legwork, not internet browsing to do a decent job.