Blackout Proof Living

The Off-Grid Secret That Makes You Truly Self-Sufficient When I first started thinking about off-grid living, I thought I needed land, solar panels, water filters, and a ton of … The Off-Grid Secret That Makes You Truly Self-SufficientRead more

Why Your Expensive Generator May Be Useless When You Need It Most I spent over $1,200 on what I thought was the perfect generator. Top brand. High wattage. Enough … Why Your Expensive Generator May Be Useless When You Need It MostRead more

How to Charge Your Devices When the Grid Fails — No Fuel Required When the power goes out, what’s the first thing people panic about? It’s not food. It’s … How to Charge Your Devices When the Grid Fails — No Fuel RequiredRead more

Why Gas Generators Are a Terrible Choice for Long-Term Emergencies I used to think gas generators were the answer to everything. The power goes out? Fire up the generator. … Why Gas Generators Are a Terrible Choice for Long-Term EmergenciesRead more

The Low-Tech Power Plan That Could Save Your Family If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past few years, it’s this: Technology fails. The grid fails. Systems fail. … The Low-Tech Power Plan That Could Save Your FamilyRead more

How to Stay Powered When Fuel and Sunlight Aren’t Options When most people think about backup power, they picture two things: a gas generator or a solar panel. I … How to Stay Powered When Fuel and Sunlight Aren’t OptionsRead more

How I Power My Home During Blackouts Without a Generator or Solar If you would’ve told me a few years ago that I could keep my lights on, my … How I Power My Home During Blackouts Without a Generator or SolarRead more

The Real Cost of Doing Nothing Before the Next Blackout Hits I’ll be honest—I used to ignore the idea of preparing for a blackout. It felt unnecessary. “The power … The Real Cost of Doing Nothing Before the Next Blackout HitsRead more

How to Avoid Being Powerless During the Next Major Storm I used to think being prepared meant flashlights, canned food, and a few extra batteries. But when a major … How to Avoid Being Powerless During the Next Major StormRead more

The #1 Prep Most People Forget — Until It’s Too Late I’ve been around preparedness circles long enough to see a pattern: most people focus on food, water, flashlights, … The #1 Prep Most People Forget — Until It’s Too LateRead more