Alternative Power

Wood Heat: A Heckuva Lot of Work

Living off the land like and imaging living off the land are two different things. It’s takes a lot of work and planning to create an ideal retreat. Read more about one brave prepper’s journey of starting to live self-sufficiently.

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Video: Convert a Washing Machine Motor to Create Free Energy

In our consumption-based society, as soon as something is broken, we don’t think twice about tossing it to the curb and buying a new one. We do this without realizing the other uses these appliances or their parts could serve us in the future.

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Are You Ready Series: Off-Grid Refrigeration

Whether a person is planning for a hurricane, EMP or TEOTWAWKI, electricity or lack there of, will pose a problem to those that are not prepared. Off grid refrigeration could be the solution!

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How to Get a Year Supply of Firewood for $20!

Preppers always look ahead to prepare for storms on the horizon – and next year’s bouts of cold weather is no different. Here is how you can get a year’s supply of firewood for $20!

It's time to begin thinking in a more sustainable mindset.

Sustainable Living: A Primer on Batteries for Use with Solar Storage

Ready Nutrition guys and gals, this article is being posted to address questions posed by one of the readers, as well as any others who might want to know about batteries for use with solar panels.

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Video: How To Press Your Own Cooking Oil

Pressing your own vegetable oils is a sustainable way to ensure you have this recommended pantry staple for long-term use.

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How to Make a Battery That Lasts (Practically) Forever

If only there was a cheap and simple way to supplement a solar panel array on those cloudy days.

When the Lights Go Out: Tips and Tricks for Priming Off-Grid Light Sources

When the lights go out, you want to make sure these off-grid light sources are primed and ready to go!

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Five Brilliant Gadgets for the High Tech Prepper

If approached with respect and moderation, our gadgets can make a huge difference in any survival situation.

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New Solar Stove Is Capable of Cooking at Night

It’s capable of cooking at night or in inclement weather, and only needs about 2 hours of sunlight to heat up.

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DIY: Make Your Own Biodiesel

The current world is at it’s peak as far as consumption is concerned. With our finite resources, it’s time we begin exploring alternatives.

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Turn Your Yard Waste Into Fuel With a Wood Gas Generator

Having a running vehicle is a huge advantage during any grid-down scenario, and you’ll be one of the lucky few working vehicle, long after Mad Max runs out of gas.

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