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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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What if you find yourself in an emergency situation with your children?
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Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (25) – Provide light without depending on the electricity grid
It’s only when the power goes out that you notice
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Legal self-defence tools: know your options
We all experience it at some point: you’re walking home
20 May 2026
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
19 May 2026
What to do in a (serious) road traffic accident
Every year tens of thousands of people in Belgium and
