How to Live without Electricity

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:13
Whether you are passionate about 'getting off the grid' or simply know that you are going to have to deal with a power outage in the near future, you are going to have to know how to live without electricity. While it might sound unnatural...
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Whether you are passionate about 'getting off the grid' or simply know that you are going to have to deal with a power outage in the near future, you are going to have to know how to live without electricity. While it might sound unnatural to live without all the electrical items that play a large part in our lives, living without electricity has been something humans have done since the dawn of man. With determination, a positive attitude, and a bit of ingenuity you too can live without electricity, be it for just a day or the rest of your life.

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Going Off the Grid

Lighting and Heating

  1. Step 1 Invest in alternative energy.
    If you are planning on living without electricity, then you are going to have to find other ways to power your home without the help of electricity companies. Renewable energy sources are an excellent way to do this. Install solar panels to harness the power of the sun, build wind turbines, or power your home through a hydropower system. You may also consider installing a generator so you can power your own electric items.[1]
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Cooking

  1. Step 2  Plant a...
    Plant a garden. Rather than purchasing fruits and vegetables from a store, why not grow your own? With just a few seeds, you can turn your yard into a cornucopia of produce. Growing your crops on your own land will also mean that you have control over what sort of contaminants your food is exposed to.
  2. Step 4  Learn how to preserve food.
    A large part of living without electricity is being able to preserve food, even when you don’t have a refrigerator to store it in. Nearly everything can be canned--from fruits and vegetables, to meat and eggs, canning is an excellent way to preserve your fresh produce. If you plan on doing a lot of canning, you should consider purchasing a pressure canner. Pressure canners make the canning process a lot more efficient.
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Other Off the Grid Basics

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Dealing with a Power Outage

Preparing for a Power Outage

  1. Step 4 Store non-perishable food.
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Lighting and Heating

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Cooking

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