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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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13 May 2025
Storm approaching? This is what you need to do before, during and after severe weather
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Surviving civil wars: crucial lessons from Bosnia and Syria
Experiencing a civil war is one of the most disruptive
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3 plug-and-play solar panels to generate your own electricity
In Belgium, you have been allowed to connect approved plug-and-play
30 April 2025
Plug-and-play solar panels as a solution during a power cut?
In the Netherlands it’s still not officially allowed, but in
29 April 2025
What can you do during a power cut?
A power cut can have major consequences: we recently saw
23 April 2025
Emergency blankets: life-saving protection against hypothermia
Emergency blankets are an essential tool for emergency situations and
22 April 2025
Gold price rises to record high: is it a good investment?
The price of gold continues its record rally. Since the
