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Going Off-Grid ‘Starting From Scratch’ PART 4 Water Supply

Photo: Laura Simpson © 2014 – Lakes, streams and ponds provide potential water sources as well as fish In this series, we are considering the very basic steps that would allow anyone with average skills and the requisite adventuresome disposition, to successfully establish an ‘off-grid’ homestead. Going off-grid requires some of the same ‘spirit’ that …

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Self-Reliance Tips: What You Should Know Before Making A Lifestyle Change

Living off the grid or making the decision to live more self-reliant existence in a rural area takes planning, lots and lots of planning. As with all things worth doing, embarking on a self-reliant lifestyle should start with a solid foundation, and some homework. The best self-reliance tips involve both research and education. Developing a …

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