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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 2026
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
06 May 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (22) – Saving and reusing your own seeds
A vegetable garden is useful as long as you have
30 April 2026
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
22 April 2026
Which home battery system suits your situation?
Buying a home battery is not just one decision you
22 April 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (21) – Repot a herb plant from the shop
Starting a vegetable garden sounds simple. In practice, for many
21 April 2026
Belgium wants everyone to have an emergency kit: this is what’s in it
The Belgian federal government launched the ‘Prepared together‘ campaign on
14 April 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (20) – Build a network
Being self-sufficient sounds like you need to be able to
09 April 2026
Those who want to be prepared often think of food,
