The Ready Life

Need a backup generator and can't figure out which one to get? This episode is for you!

In this episode, we are drilling down into generators with some tips to help you choose the right one and avoid a costly mistake on a cheapo generator that dies quickly (best case) or that ruins a bunch of electronics in your home (worst case).

While fuel-powered generators don't provide renewable energy independence, they do have their place. And they can be a great first step for anyone beginning their journey off the power grid. Whether you are on the grid and looking for a backup generator to power your entire home during short blackouts, or you're off the grid with a solar system and need a backup generator to supplement those times when it's really cloudy for days on end, a generator could be a useful tool. Let's choose the right one the first time!

Generator Size Calculator:
https://www.thereadylife.com/generatorsize

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Here's your cheat sheet of questions to ask before purchasing a country home or property.

On this episode, we cover 5 of the key questions that need discussion here. But you can also download the full sheet of 20 questions, accompanied by details on why they are important and how to interpret the answers. Just visit the link below...

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Conventional electric water heaters depend on the power grid and use tons of electricity, making them unsuitable for an off-grid solar power system.

Thankfully, we have a number of great off-grid alternatives to choose from. Some are very convenient, while others are totally renewable and independent. Whatever your goals, this episode will equip you with an overview of the options you need to know about.

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Gas or Diesel can go bad in mere months. Here's the method we used to store gasoline in a hot and humid climate for 6+ years--and it still ran perfectly in the car.

Just to be clear, relying on fuel isn't ideal, but there are times when a fuel-powered device can make life a lot easier. And why not just have a supply of fuel on hand so you can use it? This episode explains how to make sure that fuel doesn't go bad.

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Wood heat is the most independent heat source there is! But there’s one downside–it needs wood.

Unfortunately, firewood doesn’t usually fall in your lap! And while the cheapest sources require more work, there are really easy options if you're willing to pay more.  And in this episode we share our top 6 sourcesfor where to find firewood.

We’ll also discuss some tips for wood heat alternatives that are not as dependent on the power grid. And on this episode we are giving away a free eBook on heating with wood.

Get your free e-Book "Heating With Wood":
www.TheReadyLife.com/woodheat

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If you need to relocate to the country, one of your first steps should be to make a plan for how you're going to make a living.

In this episode, we pull from our recent Country Living Survey to see how folks are making a living in the country. And we also discuss a systematic plan of action for figuring out what is best for you, when it comes to making a living in the country.

Take our Country Living Survey:
survey.susprep.com

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Air conditioning has historically been challenging to handle with an off-grid solar power system. But times have changed and we have great news for you!

But, if you want to go off the grid with air conditioning and do it with a reasonable budget, you'll need to use some strategy. And that's what we've got for you on this episode!

Download "What You Can Do NOW To Start Going Off The Grid"

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Wildfires are a part of life in the western US. It even affects the East at times too. This episode covers what you need to know to start preparing your home for wildfires.

We also present the controversial option of sheltering in place to actively participate in the defense of your home. In the US, Emergency Management typically only gives one option--evacuate and hope your home survives. But today we are questioning if that is truly the only reasonable option and explore other options used in other parts of the world.

We'll look at what you can do to make your home as defensible as possible. And we'll even discuss our low-cost mobile fire attack unit we set up.

And to finish up, we also talk about our favorite wildland fire alert app for staying up with new and existing fires in your area.

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Is your well running dry? If you are struggling with a poor well or low-flow spring, this episode is for you!

We'll walk through your most effective options for making a low-yield water source workable. And you might be surprised at how well it can work when you implement the right strategies!

Show Notes:
https://www.thereadylife.com/2023/08/got-water-woes-your-how-to-guide-for-low-yield-water/

What to do with freezer food when the power goes out? And what are the best non-electric options for preserving your food?

Get the scoop on all this and more, in this practical episode!

Food Planning Calculator:
https://www.thereadylife.com/foodplanner

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