Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (24) – Learn to repair your things instead of replacing everything
We have become accustomed to throwaway culture. When something no longer works, we replace it. That
What to do in a (serious) road traffic accident
Every year tens of thousands of people in Belgium and the Netherlands end up in A&E
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (23): Keeping small animals as a supplement to your food supply
When people think about self-sufficient living, they often think first of a vegetable garden. That makes
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (22) – Saving and reusing your own seeds
A vegetable garden is useful as long as you have access to new seeds and plants.
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (21) – From a small vegetable garden to a large yield
Many people start a vegetable garden at some point. A few herbs, perhaps some tomatoes, and
Which home battery system suits your situation?
Buying a home battery is not just one decision you make, but a series: how much
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (21) – Repot a herb plant from the shop
Starting a vegetable garden sounds simple. In practice, for many people it remains stuck at a
Belgium wants everyone to have an emergency kit: this is what’s in it
The Belgian federal government launched the ‘Prepared together‘ campaign on 21 April 2026, an initiative by
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (20) – Build a network
Being self-sufficient sounds like you need to be able to do everything alone, but that’s a
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks — Week 19: The layering principle — your first protection against cold and rain
Those who want to be prepared often think of food, water and materials. Clothing is underestimated.
