Escaping the rat-race in our society today may seem like a dream, or even a paradise. No more alarm clocks to shove you out of bed. No more heavy auto traffic to contend with each day. No more stressful workloads. Many people may dream about living a self-sufficient life where your [...]
Out in the desert of Arizona, it gets quite hot. In fact, it is an extreme heat. I keep large freezers and such in my garage (not much room for inside). However, the radiant heat transfers through the overhead garage door quite easily. Here is a simple way to reduce the heat [...]
You never know when a calamity might arise that requires your previous preparedness. I like to think of the 5 P’s: Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. That should speak volumes on the need to be prepared.
The first line of defense to prepare for the first 72 hours. The reasoning behind this is that it [...]
Self-Reliance and Self-Sufficiency makes us free. When you are prepared, not only can you take care of yourself, but you can help others. When the storms comes and the wind blows, you can still sleep peacefully. The more dependent you are on others, the less freedom you have.
Even though we need to be self-reliant in [...]
Living in the country is one the the best ways to become completely independent and self-sufficient. Why do people have to have jobs and work and earn tons of money … because of the high expenses of living in the city.
If you lived in the country, you can live “off-the-grid” and have your own well [...]