How do you keep calm when something breaks down? What are the basics you need to know about fixing something yourself?

In off grid homestead life, especially in Alaska, knowing how to repair things that break is a very valuable skill, and can also save you alot of money & stress. But you must have a good understanding of the basics, know how to strategize, and what to do to keep yourself & others safe. In this episode, my partner Jason and I discuss the basics of engines, tell the story of how our generator spectacularly failed one winter and how we fixed it, and important things to know about All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) & snowmobiles, all of which are key things in an Alaskan off grid rural life. Jason has been mechanically-inclined since he was a child, and he has a passion for how things work that translated very well to our Alaskan life, and I'm so happy to share our conversation with all of you!

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