Backyard Chicken Flock on a Quarter-Acre Lot
Check zoning first, build 24 sq ft coop and 60 sq ft run, budget 9 lbs of layer pellets weekly, and lock up every dusk.
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Salt-Curing Meat at Home: Dry, Wet & Equilibrium
Salt curing preserves meat without refrigeration. Cure #1 handles cooked products; Cure #2 is for long dry-aged meats. Equilibrium curing is safest.
Rendering Lard and Tallow for Storage
Render pork fat for lard, beef suet for tallow — low heat, thorough moisture removal, tight seals, cool dark storage for a year-plus shelf life.
Power Station to Sump Pump: Wire It Safely
One legal DIY method: plug the pump directly into the power station. Anything else needs a licensed electrician and a permitted transfer switch.
Hand-Crank vs Solar vs Propane: 72-Hour Backup
Three backup-power formats, one right answer per situation: how to match hand-crank, solar, or propane to a 72-hour outage.
LiFePO4 Battery Safety: Storage to Disposal
LiFePO4 resists thermal runaway better than other lithium types, but overcharging, physical damage, and heat still create real fire and gas hazards.
Cold Storage: Root Cellars, Pits & Alternatives
Root cellars, pits, and low-tech coolers each fit different climates and crops. Pick the method that matches what you store — not what looks cool.
Size a Solar Generator for Fridge + Freezer
Four numbers size a solar generator: daily Wh, depth-of-discharge, surge watts, panel math. Get all four right and the correct unit selects itself.
Download the Off-Grid Readiness Checklist
47 items. PDF. No email required for the download — but join 0% spam, 100% prepping if you want monthly tips.