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If you don't have AC or electricity, these tips will keep you cool no matter how hot it is.

Michael Perdriel fashioned a manual clothes washer that could be used by those in developing countries, but its low-tech design makes it indispensable

Are you ever concerned about what would happen if the power went out for several days, or even several weeks or months at a time? Would…

One of the greatest threats facing society today is that posed by an EMP. An EMP, short for electromagnetic pulse, could originate from natural cosmic phenomena or man-made weapon systems of the nuclear or non-nuclear variety. Whatever the cause, one powerful enough could conceivably plunge civilization across a large swath of the Earth back to ... Read more

No matter what type of SHTF you are prepping for, expect the power grid to eventually cease to function. Many preppers stockpile oil lamps, and that is a great idea, but learning how to make oil lamps yourself will allow you to put back even more off grid light sources for a fraction of the ... Read more

How do you keep warm in the winter without electricity? Can you keep cool without AC during a summer heat wave? What if your home loses power for more than a day? Here are strategies to help keep you warm in winter and cool in summer during emergencies.

Nothing is scarier than a blackout. Aside from the inevitable death of your cellphone, a grid-down scenario presents challenges to

Whether one lives off-grid and seeks to create an endless supply of hot water or lives in a location with sparse resources, this video is sure to inspire and inform.

When we'll have no running water, no hyperactive emergency services, no electricity... we are going to turn back to what

These 7 hand crank kitchen tools are essentials for any homestead or off-grid kitchen working with limited or no electricity.