Self reliance means being able to fix things and not be locked into an ongoing situation with ‘the dealership’ that was only ever meant to take more and more of your money, not to give you tools that empower your own freedom.

This super interesting video I just saw really highlights how things are going in the modern world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOS6bGta7M
Anyone thinking about homesteading and off grid living should watch this. It applies not only to farm equipment but other electronic devices, phones, cars, even wheelchair equipment. The part where they guy said he has friends who are bedridden because they cannot get their wheelchairs repaired, that was heartbreaking.

This Ultra Modern Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind ❤️️

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This video features an amazing "high end DIY" home on wheels in Australia, that shows just what miracles can be done with a trailer and a steel box! 🙂 This video has absolutely blown up, with nearly 50 million views at the time of writing.

DIY Solar: How To Size Your Off Grid Solar Power System:

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The first step in going solar / off grid is understanding your power requirements and taking some steps to reduce your overall consumption wherever possible. Tutorial video at the link 🙂

This Woman’s Stunning Camper Van Is The Best I’ve Ever Seen ❤️️

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This van has a beautiful all-wood custom interior with numerous innovative features. Looking completely plain on the outside gives you no idea what you are in store for! 🙂

Young Woodworker Crafts Stunning Off-Grid Tiny House ❤️️

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In this inspiring video by Living Big In A Tiny House we a woodworker applying her skills to the challenge of building a beautiful and highly functional tiny home on wheels. 🙂 [watch video]

15 Fastest-Growing Survival Vegetables To Grow In A Crisis: ❤️️

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Useful to know! In this quick video tutorial, Jag Singh from Daisy Creek Farms shares a helpful list of 15 nutrient-rich foods that grow from seedling to the dinner table in a few weeks. 🙂

How To Make Perfect Pickles From Scratch 🙂

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Crunchy, cool, and flavorful pickles are a treat! They go perfectly alone as a snack or as an ingredient in sandwiches. But did you know that making a jar of pickles is so easy that the process could fit in a 3-minute video?

Video - Eco Dome Housing (low cost and natural!)

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This has to be one of the best low impact building methods. No cement or structural timber required.. and almost the entire dome is made with earth! 🙂

How To Make a 3 Penny Battery (easy and fun!)

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In this short but fascinating video we are shown how to make a small battery from really basic materials! It works well enough that it can be used to power an LED light or a calculator! This is a fun and clever trick that is easy try at home. 🙂

How To Tell If Gold Is Real: 🌟

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This is an amazing tutorial packed with knowledge and tips! Super useful to know. 🙂

10 Foods That Regrow In Water (so easy) 🙂

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Super easy, fun and you get free food! Give it a try.

5 Top Fishing Techniques To Ensure Your Survival:

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Survival fishing! Check out these 5 techniques 🙂

10 Ingenious Ways To Use Rubber Bands ❤️️

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How many of these did you know? Some amazing ones here. 🙂

17 Great Ways To Utilize 2-Liter Soda Bottles For Survival (ingenious ideas!)

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These have an amazing number of uses - and there's no shortage of them. Follow the link to learn more 🙂

How To Make Your Own Pill Bottle Survival Kit ❤️️

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Check out this awesome little survival kit you can easily make at home! 🙂 This could also be incorporated into a larger EDC kit or adventure / get home / bug out bag.

VIDEO: Off Grid Cheap Solar Cabin In A Forest Garden ❤️️

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Here's an awesome tutorial video about what it's actually like to live off the grid out in nature. 🙂

The Most Affordable Survival Superfoods ❤️️

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Make a note of these!

15 Essential Crops To Have In Your Survival Garden: 🌿

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In a survival scenario, the key word is self-reliance. Would you be able to make do without the weekly trips to the supermarket? 🙂

This AMAZING Saltwater Battery System Can Power Your Off Grid Home For 10 Years! ❤️️

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Wow, definitely investigate this! The advantages of these battery systems are too good to ignore. 🙂

$300 Underground Greenhouse Grows Your Food Year Round! 🙂

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This clever method is superb for growers who want to extend the growing season and even maintain a productive garden in winter! ❤️️