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What Did It Cost? – The Price of Our ENTIRE Solar Power System. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-aeOzBn6YE A key part of living off-grid is generating your own power. While there are many options (including micro-hydro, geothermal, and wind turbine), solar tends to be the most popular — and for good reason. …

How To Raise Chickens In Your Backyard (10 Tips). Photo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G8cH740_TQ In this video, City Prepping goes over 10 things to consider if you want to learn how to raise chickens in your backyard – in particular in an urban environment. The first step is to check with your …

How To Make Ginger Beer. Photo – Shutter Stock (under license) Check out this video which showcases how to make ginger beer! 🙂 This is a super fun DIY project you could try. This beverage is delicious and also has health benefits: Ginger is regarded as a valuable ingredient for …

Ever dreamed of packing it all up and hitting the road on an adventure with nothing but your reliable campervan? Van life the perfect means toward a simple self-funded adventure. It is arguably one of the best ways to experience the freedom that life bestows on your own terms. But …

According to research, the increasing global demand for mushrooms is expected to drive the market value of the industry to over $50 billion by 2025. Gourmet and medicinal mushrooms offer a great culinary, therapeutic and economic opportunity. There are numerous medicinal mushrooms brimming with neurological, immune, cardiovascular and cognitive health …

How To Build A Raised Garden Bed With Wood – Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VptBIJ_Y-o A DIY raised garden bed project is an interesting and convenient way to take your gardening to the next level. It allows you to produce higher yields from less effort, protect crops from weeds, facilitate great drainage, promote …

Full Documentary: Man Spends 30 Years Turning Degraded Land Into Massive Forest. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZSJKbzyMc It’s widely agreed that we need to plant more trees. While the humble role some of us play by planting a garden or a couple of trees in our backyards is commendable — it is …

It’s common knowledge among survivalists that the first step to not only surviving but thriving in a disaster is careful planning. It’s all about the preparation. You need to build a detailed family emergency plan based on your unique circumstances and possible needs. And aside from food, shelter, and self-reliance …

Batteries are becoming increasingly predominant in everyday life. They power an increasing number of power tools, laptops, medical devices and vehicles. Some homes and businesses – whether using UPS (uninterruptible power supplies) or off grid solar-generated energy storage, now run entirely from battery power. The appeal of Li-ion batteries stems …

Potatoes are most gardeners’ ideal crop. Spuds are easy to grow (even for beginners), the produce per area of land is high, and they are surprisingly rich in essential nutrients — not to mention their near-endless culinary applications. The only downside to potato growing is the back-breaking process of carefully …