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What If I Was Stuck Out in the Country for 6-12 Months?
Question: What if I was stuck out in the country and needed at least 6 to 12 month’s supply of necessities? I have a torch, spare batteries, shampoo, deodorant and soap for starters. But what about the full range of all products and their longevity etc. for this sort of situation? Many Thanks for your…
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10 Steps to Prepping Your Homestead for the Spring
As winter fades and springtime arrives, it’s time to make your homestead ready for warmer weather. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or are still making your way into the homestead life, you need to take time to prepare your property for the busy season. People tend to wait until the last minute to check off…
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How to Make Your Own Bulk Water Filter System
I’ll be honest, it’s DIY projects like this one that make me grateful somebody invested an easier solution, like the Berkey water filter system. But if you’re looking for a truly long-term, bulk water filter, consider a setup like this one which uses rocks, sand, and charcoal to filter almost any water source. According to…
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Stop Wasting Your Firewood Ash
Truth be told, I’ve always just dumped my ash behind our garage once it’s cooled. Looks like I should be using it around the house more. Here’s several ways to make use of firewood ash if you’ve been discarding it like I have. FYI, I’ve started the video about five minutes in to get to…
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How to Go Off-Grid With Solar
Many people are working toward the shared goal of sustainability. Declaring independence from the power and water grid, becoming self-sufficient and reducing your reliance on others are all massive steps, especially if you’re accustomed to the creature comforts modern living provides. Generating enough power to keep your home running without having to rely on the…
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How to Get Nutrition in the Wilderness
There’s no better way to connect with nature than going off-grid and heading out into the wilderness. Underneath the sun and stars, you’ll unplug from technology, tune into a more natural wake/sleep cycle and boost your mental well-being. You’ll also learn to appreciate the little things, like the plants and animals you may enjoy for…
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DIY Geothermal Greenhouse – No Supplemental Heat Needed
Not only do you get the benefit of not having to heat your greenhouse during the winter, but the water barrels that act as the heatsinks allow you to store hundreds of gallons of potable water too! FYI, he starts talking about his supplemental heat system at around the 5:15 mark and then a bit…
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Is Civil War Coming? If So, What Can I Do About It? (My Top 7 Priorities)
I get this question or something similar to it every so often and, to be honest, it’s a hard one to answer. Why? Because they’re not really asking what they think they are. What they’re really asking is if it’s time to “run for the hills” or not. They’re wanting to know if they should…
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How Do I Defend Myself Without Firearms?
A reader emailed me the other day and asked: “I live in the UK and sometimes in Spain. We do not have access to firearms and even carrying a knife will get a citizen into trouble. We have no amendments which gives us rights. Some farmers can have a shotgun but have to have it…