Rainwater is an excellent source of drinking water whether you're living on a homestead or surviving after a disaster. However, it's not as simple as setting out buckets when it rains. You need to set up a proper rainwater harvesting system. And even then, you have to be careful … [Read more...]
Where Did The Pioneers Get Their Drinking Water?
Water has always been an essential element for human survival - something that we can only go for a few days without before death becomes inevitable. Today, fresh drinking water is not a concern for the vast majority of Americans. However, there were plenty of points in history … [Read more...]
5 Off-Grid Water Sources and Systems
A dry homestead, or one that relies on municipal water lines, is not a sustainable homestead. When creating an off-grid water system, whether it is for primary or backup use, it is wise to set up multiple options in order to maximize your self-reliance. Rural homesteaders and … [Read more...]
Ultimate Rainwater Harvesting System
If you want to be as self-reliant as possible, one of the most important things you can do is figure out where to get your water from. If you're lucky, you have a stream or a reliable well on your property. Otherwise, you should look into a rainwater harvesting system. I've … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Collect Water When Living Off the Grid
Amidst the chaos of phones that recognize your face, smart homes that recognize your voice, and drones that make you feel like eyes are everywhere, there is a rebellion that is cutting the cord. As the power of technology intrudes on our sapien lives, it would seem only rational … [Read more...]
