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Ten Essential Tips To Find Shelter During A Natural Disaster

January 28, 2016September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

In order to find the appropriate shelter during a natural disaster, one must consider a varying and changing set of

Emergency Food Off The Grid

How to Make a Survival Seed Pack

January 28, 2016September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

How To Make Or Create A Unique And Versatile #Survival Seed Pack A survival seed pack can become an important

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What Is Geothermal Cooling & Heating?

January 23, 2016August 9, 2019 Backyard Refuge

More and more individuals have become aware of the environmental impacts and the extreme amounts of energy they use to

Energy Sources Buying Guide Off The Grid

How To Select A Solar Heating System

January 22, 2016September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

A home solar heating system capture the suns free energy for heating your home. Home solar heating utilizes the suns energy instead

Energy Sources Off The Grid

The 411 on Home Solar Panel Kits

September 10, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Ever since they were introduced in the market, #home solar panel kits have been selling like hotcakes, as they are

Emergency Food Off The Grid

The Mini Survival Kit- Just the Basics!

June 10, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

One of the problems we face when putting together a good survival kit is that the more scenarios and conditions

Homesteading Off The Grid

Are You Nuts! Big Food Is Trying To Make You Look That Way

June 8, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Big food is trying to make those of us who try to eat healthy look like fools! They are bullying

Emergency Food Off The Grid

Emergency Food Rations: Don’t be left hungry!

January 21, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

It pays to have emergency food rations in your home in the event of things like: bad weather conditions where

Prepping Off The Grid

Preppers Checklist

January 21, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Disasters can happen at any time. With the governments of many world powers in constant turmoil, the constant threat of

Prepping Buying Guide Off The Grid

Bug-Out With The Best: The Best Survival Backpack for Any Situation

January 18, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

To Explain, Bugging Out refers to an attitude towards survival that means having a few things prepared for what you

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Advantages of Solar Energy: Not just for Doomsday Preppers!

January 17, 2015September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

The advantages of solar energy for the purpose of preparing for an emergency or a disaster are enormous and the

Emergency Food Off The Grid

Dehydrated Vegetables: Preserving a Staple in Your Diet

December 8, 2014September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Sometimes people refer to dehydrated vegetables as living vegetables. This is because there is not much different between the two.

Energy Sources Featured Off The Grid

Solar Energy Advantages and Disadvantages: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

December 1, 2014August 9, 2019 Backyard Refuge

For many people, solar energy is equated with going green and living off the grid. Yet, although it is generally

Emergency Food Off The Grid

Emergency Food Bars: Why Everyone Should Get Familiar With Them Before Disaster Strikes

November 29, 2014September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Anyone who likes to think ahead knows that it’s important to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in the

Prepping Off The Grid

Bug Out Gear List: Top ten essentials for your bag

October 5, 2014September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

Many of you preppers out there probably have a large inventory of emergency supplies in your home. Some of you

Prepping Off The Grid

A Get Home Bag! Don’t Leave Home Without One…

October 4, 2014September 30, 2018 Backyard Refuge

The world has changed dramatically since the bombing of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. After that tragic incident