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SCARY Report On How Vulnerable Our Power Grid Is

March 9th, 2015 “… The Wall Street Journal’s energy reporter Rebecca Smith wrote an article highlighting the risk to the U.S. power grid if only nine of the country’s 55,000 electric substations were...

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Cool Fire Starting Tricks

March 16th, 2015 Sensible Prepper Presents: Cool Fire Starting Tricks for SHTF. DIY Extra Long Burning matches, Pencil Sharpeners for Tender, Hand Sanitizer is for more than cleaning, Waterproof...

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Introduction to EMP and Faraday Cages

March 30th, 2015 A discussion of homemade Faraday cages and how to conduct a simple experiment to test their shielding effectiveness against an electromagnetic pulse. Video courtesy of disasterprepper...

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Seed Sharing Deemed Illegal in the United States

April 6th, 2015 John from www.GrowingYourGreens.com breaks the news that seed sharing in the USA has been deemed not legal and certain organizations are prohibited from freely sharing seeds… In this...

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Archery Basics

May 4th, 2015 In this video, I try to give some tips for getting started in the enjoyable sport of traditional archery. I’m far from being an expert in this area, but I’ve learned a couple of things...

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How the Government Took Over All Waterways In America!

June 1st, 2015 The Environmental Protection Agency, along with the Army Corps of Engineers, says it has the authority to control all waterways within the United States — and will exercise that...

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How To Fit Two Years Worth Of Trash In A Single Mason Jar

July 20th, 2015 One New York woman is making an effort to change the way we think about waste. Over the past two years, Lauren Singer has produced only enough trash to fill a 16 oz mason jar. In Going...

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How To Make A Mini Metal Foundry For $20

August 3rd, 2015 How to make a simple backyard foundry for less than $20, for melting pop cans, and casting aluminum. Video courtesy of King Of Random Discover the pleasures and challenges of a...

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How To Make A Powerful Solar Cooker For Under $8

August 31st, 2015 Convert a junk TV into a 2000ºF solar cooker. Here’s a technique for hacking a 4 foot mega magnifying lens out of your old TV, and some of the things you can do with it! Video...

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The U.S. Town With No Cell Phones or Wi-Fi

September 14th, 2015 Pocahontas County in West Virginia falls within the National Radio Quiet Zone. It’s home to quiet country living, friendly people, and one of the most impressive engineering...

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How To Make An Emergency Heater For Under $5

October 5th, 2015 Video courtesy of Van Prepper This video demonstrates how to make your own emergency heater for crisis, winter car prep, or anything else. The total cost of materials for this heater...

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Survival Tip – How To Make Rope From Grass

November 23rd, 2015 Video courtesy of NightHawkInLight Rope is one of the most valuable items to have in the wilderness, and this ancient method of creating it produces very good results. Even today...

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How To Do Laundry Off-Grid With a Bike-Powered Washing Machine

January 11th, 2016 Video courtesy of Fouch-O-Matic Off Grid A fun demo of how one Off Grid family has developed a system for doing laundry and staying in shape at the same time! New Book Reveals the...

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Are Earthships The Ultimate Off Grid Solution?

January 25th, 2016 Video courtesy of The Good Stuff An Earthship is a home that captures its own water, recycles its own sewage, and produces all its own electricity and food. It’s meant to function...

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How To Find Clean Water In The Wilderness

February 22nd, 2016 Video courtesy of Junglecrafty This week we’ve got Junglecrafty showing some really helpful, possibly life saving, tips on how to find clean water in the wilderness as well as how...

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Could You Handle Living Life Off The Grid?

February 29th, 2016 Video courtesy of SeekerStories One family left everything they had behind to live without electricity, running water, or any means of communication in the backwoods of Eastern...

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5 Simple Axe Upgrades That Make A Huge Difference

March 28th, 2016 Video courtesy of Wranglerstar 5 tips that will get your axe up and running in tip top condition. New Book Reveals the Little Known Secrets of How To Maintain An Extremely Low Profile...

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The Benefits Of Raising A Hog On Your Homestead

May 9th, 2016 Video courtesy of Becky’s Homestead Becky tells you how much it cost to raise a pig and explains how she gets the hog to the butcher and shows you how much meat you get from one pig. She...

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Tips For Anyone Considering Going Off Grid

May 23rd, 2016 Video courtesy of Fouch-o-matic Off Grid On April 25, 2013, Nick and Esther moved to an off-grid yurt in the woods, with our three children. Three years later, we reflect on what we’ve...

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All-Natural Pest Control For Your Heirloom Garden

June 16, 2014 Nick shares his all-natural recipe to help control pests in your garden. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video The post All-Natural Pest Control For Your Heirloom Garden...

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