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How to Water Bath Meat

Water bath canning meat is possible if you do it right. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preserving meat safely for years without refrigeration.

When the power goes out, what you do first matters. From finding the cause to protecting your food and water, here are 10 steps to take.

Most candles won’t burn for 100 hours, but with the right wax, wick, and a few simple tricks, you can make one that will. Here’s how.

Cheap land is often cheap for a reason. Here are 10 problems to check for before you buy off-grid property, from easements to bad water.

When the grid goes down, you still need to eat. This guide covers 12 ways to cook without power, 9 cooking tips, and 17 cooking tools.

Shrub is a tangy fruit and vinegar drink from the 1700s. It’s easy to make at home with just three ingredients and a few simple steps.

Making clay at home is easier than you think. Here are 3 easy ways to turn ordinary dirt into usable clay for pottery and off-grid projects.

Hardtack, bannock, damper, and more. These 20 survival bread recipes use basic pantry staples and many cook over a fire or camp stove.

No power doesn’t have to mean no coffee. Here are 8 easy ways to make coffee when the grid goes down, from French press to cowboy coffee.