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23 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (33) – Make an emergency kit for your car
Most people think about their home when it comes to self-reliance. Yet
22 July 2026
What is EDC (‘Every Day Carry’)?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, certain things are simply particularly
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
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20 May 2025
How to safely drink water from a river
We are accustomed to clean drinking water from the tap,
13 May 2025
Storm approaching? This is what you need to do before, during and after severe weather
We cannot speak of a real ‘Hurricane Season’ here, but
09 May 2025
Life-saving first aid tips from the Red Cross
First aid in accidents If someone is in distress, you
08 May 2025
Surviving civil wars: crucial lessons from Bosnia and Syria
Experiencing a civil war is one of the most disruptive
02 May 2025
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
