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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.…
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How to Keep Your Generator Running in 10 Weather Events
A portable generator is a fantastic resource for homesteaders, survivalists and anyone else interested in a self-sufficient lifestyle. However, portable generators have one disadvantage — you have to keep them outside, which means they’re constantly exposed to adverse weather conditions. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about keeping your portable generator…
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Martial Law Survival: 10 Steps
I listened to this last night and there was quite a bit of good information throughout, including a lengthy Q&A in the middle of the presentation. I’ve watched Sensible Prepper’s videos off and on over the years, and he’s always given level-headed advice. This video is no exception. He discusses the following topics as taken…
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Will No-Dig Work for Your Garden?
No-dig gardening is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than tilling before planting a garden, you strategically build up rich layers of compost, manure and even cardboard to amend the soil. No-dig gardening — also called the no-till or no-plow method — stifles weeds, boosts biodiversity, prevents erosion and improves soil health. Here’s how to…