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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How about when a lamp stops working? Typically, the sponsoring organization arranges for a place to gather, a set of experts to be on hand, tools available for fixing things as well as the publicity and communication to the community to bring folks in with their items to be repaired. Few try to repair or get it repaired.

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7 Ways Preparing for Emergency Survival can be Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Without power, nothing works – for most of us – no lights, no heat, no air conditioning, no entertainment, possibly no communication, maybe even no running water. Residents of developed nations are dismally dependent on electricity to make it through their days. Grandpa milked the cows and Grandma made the butter.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How would we deal with the sewage; lack of water; lack of heat; and interrupted supply of food, coffee, light, entertainment, communication ability? A way to light up the house at night (kerosene lamps, candles, flashlights, camping lights). Something with which to hunt for meat (traps or bow/arrows or a firearm).

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