Homesteader describes first winter with a DIY setup to avoid the 'sketchy' power grid: 'Ice storm knocked out power for three days'

A homesteader in rural Tennessee took matters into their own hands after becoming fed up with a "sketchy" power grid that caused them to lose power at least 10 times per year.
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Homesteader shares photos of the DIY setup that made them '110% self-reliant': 'We are rural and on a private water well'

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Hot chocolate ideas that turn cold nights into plans

Cold days have a way of calling for something warm in your hands. Hot chocolate is a simple comfort, but small tweaks can ...
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Soups that make dinner feel handled

When dinner feels like one more thing on a long list, soup can step in and take care of it. A pot on the stove ... Read more ...