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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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01 April 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (18) – How to store food without a fridge
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Colruyt to sell emergency packs
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26 March 2026
Crypto wallet: what is it and do you need it?
Why a crypto wallet is not a luxury Anyone who
25 March 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (18) – Free water from the air
Every time it rains, something absurd happens: litres of free
24 March 2026
Crypto as financial freedom: What it is and how to get started
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19 March 2026
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17 March 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (17) – Navigating without a smartphone
Your phone is dead. The network goes down. You’re standing
