One of the most important factors for living off the grid is the need for power. We live in a world where power and especially technology make many tasks much easier. If you are committed and have the desire to go back to the days of hand tools and candles, it is, of course, possible […]
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Vegetable oil has many uses. It can be used to cook up some awesome delicious fried chicken, potato wedges (or chips I guess, if you’re in England), or other unhealthy yummy goodies. Vegetable oil can be used to oil stuff around the house too, no one likes squeaky hinges. It can light your way when the
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With all of the uncertainty in today’s world many people are trying to become more self sufficient. Growing their own vegetables, raising their own chickens for eggs, or raising bigger animals like beef and dairy cattle if they have the room. The more self sufficient are even making their own clothes and/or other household items,
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Many people have been trying the clay pot heater idea and reactions are definitely mixed. Some claim it works well while others are disappointed in the results, and there are constant innovations taking place to the basic construction as people search for the optimum design. However, if we consider the Inuit people who managed to
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Just over 1 million people, unable to connect to their the electrical grid in their country, count on fuel-based lighting as an alternative way to power their homes. You’ve heard of fuel-based lighting, and maybe even used them on occasion yourself. Kerosene fueled lamps, candles or oil lanterns are common as are gas lamps and
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