Author: Damian Brindle
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Freeze-Dried Strawberries
I’ve been waiting for strawberries to come down in price, and while they’re not as cheap as I’d have preferred, I went ahead anyway because…who wouldn’t like some tasty strawberries during the apocalypse? So, I bought six two-pound containers of strawberries at Sam’s Club for $3.77 each: But, because I never really know how much…
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Is It Better to Build Your Homestead or Buy It?
Many people dream of owning a homestead. It’s hard to beat the feeling of waking up at dawn to water the garden, tend beehives or collect fresh eggs, especially when it all belongs to you. But should you buy a property with existing buildings or construct your own? Here are the pros and cons of…
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The Survival Benefits of a Green Home Build
In recent years, there has been a growing global emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness. As a result, many individuals are opting for green home builds, which offer a myriad of benefits not only for the planet but also for homeowners themselves. Green homes also mesh well with more independent approaches, like homesteading and off-the-grid…
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18 Power Outage Tips for Disasters
Everyone depends on electricity for work, cooking, heating and air. So what happens when power is unavailable because of a hurricane or thunderstorm? There are three parts to power outages. You should know what to do before, during and after an outage to protect yourself and your family. But it’s always best to start with…
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Accessibility Considerations for Moving Off-Grid
Moving off-grid can be an exciting and liberating endeavor, offering individuals the opportunity to live a self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle. However, for those experiencing limited mobility or who are concerned about potential mobility challenges in the future, building an accessible off-grid home requires careful planning and consideration. Luckily, there are various accessibility considerations you can…
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10 Best Places for Off-Grid Living
Living off the grid affords you all kinds of freedoms, from keeping the lights on during a major power outage to selling excess power. Some people also combine this energy-independent lifestyle with homesteading — growing their own food, raising animals and getting away from city life. With so many great options for going off the…
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How to Teach Friends and Family About Prepping Using Social Media
None of us know what the world holds next for us, so we must be prepared for the worst and ready for anything. This is an important message, and it’s necessary for us to share the word now more than ever. Thankfully, there are many ways to get the message out and share our knowledge…
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Freeze-Dried Watermelon
I know this post is a day late because it should’ve been posted on Friday, but better late than never, I guess. Anyway, while I was at Sam’s Club this week, I figured it would be fun to try freeze-drying watermelon, something I hadn’t seen before. So, I picked up three watermelons for $6.98 each:…
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Converting Electronics to Run Straight Off DC Power
I watched the following video over the weekend and, although it took a while for him to get to the examples, I was quite impressed once he did. Basically, he shows several examples of how he uses step down converters and other devices to run electronics that typically require AC power straight from DC power.…