Tag: Safety
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Winter 2025 Just Never Stopped
Surviving an Extreme Winter as a Solo Lady Living Off-Grid (Part 2) I hadn’t planned for this to be a follow-up to my January post, but here we are. Thankfully, I made it to spring! I can’t tell you how relieved I am to see temperatures above freezing and life getting back to normal. I’m…
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When the Trucks Stop: Becoming A Resilient Citizen
Hello friends! If you read my blog, it’s probably because I either forced you to (thanks, fam) or you are as concerned about our planet as I am. I started this post before the election, but I feel like a lot has changed so I have rewritten it in response. It’s been a difficult and…
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Chainsaw Confidence: Tips for Women on Buying, Using, and Maintaining Chainsaws
Chainsaws are powerful handheld tools primarily used for cutting through wood. They can be intimidating if you haven’t used one before. I was very nervous the first time, but with a little guidance and practice, it became a worthwhile skill to have. Since my introduction to the chainsaw when I moved onto my homestead, I…
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Portable backup generators, it’s a love/hate relationship, but one you should have.
My dream is to one day have a home that no longer needs fossil fuels. Even here in upstate New York, I do believe it’s possible. For now, I use propane for heat along with my wood stove, and I run a portable gas generator when I am not on solar. I run the generator…
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First things first, do you have a fire box?
If your answer is yes, high five and you can move on. Those who do not. Get online right now and order one. Or go to your local big box store and buy one. Right. Now. Well, after reading this post. What is a fire box? Only the most secure way to ensure that your…