Energy Sources

When you live in the wild, being disconnected from the grid is your usual state of mind. Where do you get your electricity from?

If you have pipes with water flowing through them, there may be several ways to generate 12 volts or more of electricity with relatively

Before you make a decision about which batteries to buy for your off-grid solar systems, think about all your options and try a few

While it’s possible to make automobile fuel at home, there are other alternative fuel and engine design options that you should consider.

These DIY wood briquettes can help you prepare for a crisis, save money on your heating bill and increase your income.

Nothing gets wasted, everything gets transformed, even daily wastes you can transform into a source of energy – briquettes.

There are different kinds of batteries to use with solar systems, but not all are suitable for preppers. Here is how to choose them.

Wood stoves are great to provide heat when the power is out. Here are 4 major mistakes when burning wood, and how to avoid

If you have been thinking to use wind power for off-grid survival, here are 10 ways to harness wind power you can try right

Since diesel and gasoline were only invented in the late 1800's, it will not be so hard to “go back” to a lifestyle without

Here are some things you can do to obtain water, heat up food and preserve refrigerated foods without electricity.

Under these circumstances, you have to look into alternative power generation systems that will work when ice blocks off other options.

You probably try to block the drafts, or maybe you even block off entire rooms trying to keep the house warm, but how about

Although these systems do not generate huge amounts of electricity, they offer enough power to keep you alive. Which one would you choose?

Wood is an excellent choice for keeping your home warm during the winter months and for cutting your heating costs. Do you know how