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How We Kept The Cottage Warm in Winter

Get a metal range or a wood burner as they are more economical on fuel and the metal itself stores up heat. They are also safer and easier to cook on than an open fire.

New ReGen Villages Redefining Off-Grid Living

Time will tell if this concept will be the new norm in off-grid living, but it’s certainly an interesting development.

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Prepping to Survive: The Nautical Series Pt. 5: SHTF Inverters

In a SHTF scenario, running a diesel generator for prolonged periods is not going to be a good idea; diesel fuel will likely be in short supply. Therefore, consider adding a power inverter to your shtf supplies to help prolong your power source.

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Prepping to Survive: The Nautical Series: Pt. 3 Solar Power

Learn, in depth how one prepper has equipped his yacht with solar energy as a means to thrive during a long-term emergency, as well as understand how we can all utilitize and harness the sun’s energy.

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SmartPrepper Mason Jar Kerosene Lamps

In an off grid disaster, flashlights will give us light for only so long. After the batteries run out, we need to start looking for longer term solutions. This prep is a great way to make use of those Mason jars you have around.

Solar Powered Equipment for Disaster Preparation

We have a finite amount of fuel sources that can be stored for disaster situations. Therefore, using solar powered equipment is an ideal investment for renewable energy for long-term SHTF preparations.

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The Big Blackout: Why I’m Going Low-Tech to Prep for an EMP

When things change dramatically, perhaps we should accept the change and adapt to it, instead of trying to maintain the illusion that everything is the same.

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The Kelly Kettle Giveaway: A Must Have For Your Prepper Gear

The Kelly Kettle is an ideal product for off grid cooking. Read all about this great product and enter for a chance to win one!

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The Power Grid Is Far More Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks Than Most People Realize

This is a dangerous new reality that we live in. Now, someone with a modest education and a small budget can inflict billions of dollars in damages, and leave us all in the dark.

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This New Car Engine is a Prepper’s Dream Come True

You could pour gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, kerosene, or alcohol in the tank. With a few modifications, you could run natural gas or propane as well.

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This Strange New Furniture May Cut Your Heating Bill in Half

Is solar the only emerging energy technology out there? Surely, somebody in our innovative world is thinking outside the box, right?

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Three Underrated Alternative Energy Options You Can Find in Your Home

The use of renewable and sustainable energy sources is growing worldwide. Here are three relatively unheard of energy sources you can find in your home.

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