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12 “Cool Ways” To Survive Off-Grid Without Air Conditioning

12 “Cool Ways” To Survive Off-Grid Without Air Conditioning

Since I am living in a century-old home off-grid without air conditioning during what is shaping up to be the hottest summer on record in the Pacific Northwest, I am learning some lessons on staying cool. First, we need to ...

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Simple Ways To Keep Food Cold When The Power’s Out

Simple Ways To Keep Food Cold When The Power’s Out

Whether it’s the wind of a severe thunderstorm in the summer, the weight of an ice storm in the winter or even a traffic accident that takes down a power line, you can experience a power outage any time of ...

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Great Summertime “Off-The-Grid” Grass Clipping Uses

Great Summertime “Off-The-Grid” Grass Clipping Uses

People that have lawns both small and big can understand how much of a chore cutting the grass can be. But even worse – what do you do in all the grass clippings once you’ve finished mowing? The Environmental Protection ...

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5 Forgotten Things Grandma Did With Dandelions

5 Forgotten Things Grandma Did With Dandelions

In today’s world, people want everything to be neat, tidy and uniform – including their yards. The grass, we’re told, should be one smooth, green carpet. But that’s easier said than done! Everyone knows that if you don’t pull them ...

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Keeping Warm “Off-Grid” Without A Wood-Burning Stove

Keeping Warm “Off-Grid” Without A Wood-Burning Stove

The recent polar vortex hit Texas hard. While the entire country suffered with unexpectedly cold temperatures which lasted for days; no other state had as many people without power, without water and dying from the cold weather. But why should ...

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4 Hidden Dangers Of Winter That Can Kill You

4 Hidden Dangers Of Winter That Can Kill You

Even for the seasoned outdoorist, it’s good to review wintertime safety protocols so that they are fresh in your mind. Too often we become relaxed, believing that nothing bad will happen to us. Yet things don’t always go as planned, ...

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The 6 Best Ways To Boost Egg Production During Winter

The 6 Best Ways To Boost Egg Production During Winter

1. Plenty of  Good Light Chickens need at least 14 hours of daylight in a day to trigger their internal clocks to lay. By supplementing light, as is done in commercial production houses, you can trick a chicken’s internal clock ...

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6 Dirt-Cheap, Ingenious Ways To Water Animals During Winter

6 Dirt-Cheap, Ingenious Ways To Water Animals During Winter

Watering animals in the winter can be a huge headache for both small-scale homesteaders and large-scale farmers, especially if you’re off-grid. Certain animals, like dairy cows, need lots of water to keep up production. Producing 10-plus gallons of milk per ...

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Maximizing Your Solar Generator During Winter Power Outages

Maximizing Your Solar Generator During Winter Power Outages

If you go far enough back in history, you’ll find that the whole idea of disaster preparedness and survivalism started in northern climates as a response to Old Man Winter. People who have lived in colder climates have faced winter ...

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