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Living On Solar: Is Ditching The Grid Realistic?

Living On Solar: Is Ditching The Grid Realistic?

If you’ve ever thought about ditching the grid and living on solar power, then you’re not alone. Questioning Your Local Power Company Odds are that you’re living in a home right now that is tied into a nationwide network of ...

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The Easiest (And Most Efficient) Way To Heat An Off-Grid Home

The Easiest (And Most Efficient) Way To Heat An Off-Grid Home

With the cold season here and shorter days now the norm, many of us are considering alternative ways to heat our homes and save on energy costs this winter. Although modern homes are usually designed to accommodate central heating and ...

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How To Make A Survival Bow In The Wilderness

How To Make A Survival Bow In The Wilderness

Being placed in a survival situation is an event for which many people simply are not prepared. Skills that may be irrelevant for everyday use – like knowing how to build a fire without matches or purifying water without tablets ...

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How To Get An Endless Supply Of Food From Your Pond

How To Get An Endless Supply Of Food From Your Pond

If you have considered cutting the ties that bind your homestead with the unpredictable future that correlates with grid dependence, then you’ve probably also thought about how you would sustain your family’s dietary needs. You have already stocked up on ...

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What Every Well Water User Should Know

What Every Well Water User Should Know

Ancient Egyptians depended on them when the Nile River couldn’t provide water that was safe enough to drink. The Roman Empire utilized them to supply the intricate plumbing and sewage system for their capital city. And if not for their ...

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Why You Shouldn’t Use A Gun When The Grid’s Down

Why You Shouldn’t Use A Gun When The Grid’s Down

Imagine for a moment that you’re living in a post-grid age, one where self-reliance and resolve takes the place of grid dependency. No longer do you have the assurances of the local grocery chain or department store to keep your ...

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