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16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or a short
15 July 2026
Carrying a penknife: is that just allowed?
The short answer to the question in the title: no, not just
09 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (31) – Assemble a 72-hour bug-out bag
You don’t need a bunker to be prepared. Sometimes it’s just as
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27 November 2025
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If 999 doesn’t answer: what you can do yourself in an emergency
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Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (8) – Buy a power bank and test it
Your phone is your compass, your torch and your lifeline.
22 November 2025
Eten uit de natuur – week 6: De vergeten vruchten
De mispel, rozenbottel en verwilderde appel hangen er nog. Mispels
20 November 2025
5 things you can buy now for stress-free winter days
Make sure you have fewer worries this winter – with
16 November 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (7) – Create an emergency contact list
You now know who to call, but what if you
15 November 2025
Food from nature – week 5: Search along the banks of the water
Rivers and ditches conceal edible plants that you rarely notice.
