Carol Robb’s book is a comprehensive guide for creating self-sufficient energy and water systems to prepare families for emergencies. It outlines alternative energy sources like solar and wind, and covers water storage solutions. Additionally, the book addresses off-grid shelter building and sustainable gardening to ensure food security in case of disruptions.
Category Archives: water purification
Purifying Water
Waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria, that are ingested through contaminated water or by coming in contact with feces. If every person on the planet practices safe sanitation and hygiene and drank only clean water, these diseases would not exist. Ensuring safe drinking water is a three-step process. TheContinue reading “Purifying Water”
What if the Lights Go Out This Winter?
This post advises preparation for potential three-week power outages during winter. Suggestions include investing in generators, alternative heating sources, water storage, cooking methods, toilet alternatives, refrigeration strategies, lighting options, and a weather radio for updates. It emphasizes readiness for extreme emergencies and invites additional survival tips from readers.
Cleaner Laundry and Solutions to Other Water-Related Issues on the Homestead
The writer discovered a way to reconstitute dry bleach with water and use it as a cost-effective alternative to regular liquid bleach for laundry, cleaning, and water purification. The product can also be used in gardening, as suggested in the author’s books available on Amazon. Additionally, the writer shares insights from their experience in the US Navy.
The Perpetual Homesteader 