Offgrid News | Offgrid News – Offgrid Information

do it yourself

12/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A guide to building your own mobile solar power station

Staying in touch with family, friends, and allies is a must, especially when SHTF. But long-range active communications equipment will require quite a lot of power, especially if you are going to use a powerful radio transceiver that can reach very long distances. Solar power is one of the most efficient and reliable means of […]

07/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Sharpening your knife with a Japanese whetstone: Expert shares 3 how-to steps

Japanese whestones are tried-and-tested tools for keeping your knives sharp. These humble stone slabs are a must-have tool for any knife enthusiast. If you’re a novice at knives or have simply never used a whetstone before, then you’re in luck. Below is a guide on how to use a whetstone to keep your favorite knives […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to make survival candles with soy wax

Compared to regular paraffin candles, soy candles might not seem all that different at first glance. A candle’s a candle, right? The similarities between paraffin candles and soy candles are only surface-deep. There are many reasons why these vegetable oil-derived candles are much better than regular ones. Because they’re made from soybeans, they’re natural and […]

1 of 1