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43 Off the Grid Survival Life Hacks

43 Off the Grid Survival Life Hacks

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Living off the grid takes the kind of expertise it takes a lifetime to develop.

It's not just a skill, it's a lifestyle. One that requires learning all the time.

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We survivalists pride ourselves in knowing what to do in any given situation. We take pride in our skills and knowledge, and we're confident (maybe overconfident sometimes) in our ability to survive. Many of us have spent years developing our off the grid lifestyle, and we've mastered the art of getting by with only what we need.

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But even we can use a little help sometimes. After all, why spend the energy doing something the hard way when there's a shortcut?

43 Off the Grid Survival Life Hacks

Our friends at Pioneer Settler have put together a list of survival life hacks to make your off the grid lifestyle a little easier. Check out the excerpt below, and read the full article here.

6. Remove skunk stink with this de-skunking solution that really works

via the prairie homestead

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A simple and effective de-skunking solution

The best part is you don’t have to use messy tomato juice anymore. Recipe here.

7. Use apple cider to boost immunity

via the girl who married a bear

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Apple cider vinegar has tons of health benefits, including boosting the immune system

Use apple cider as a tonic or mix it with your livestock’s food or water to boost their immunity.

8. Milk cows benefit from udder balm

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Easy DIY milk cow udder balm

via the prairie homestead

These off the grid hacks aren't exactly new, but I am certain at least some of them will be new to you.

The best part is — they really do work.

With all the work, time and effort that goes into homesteading, it's important to take every opportunity to make your life a little easier.

That's exactly what these off the grid hacks will do.

Click here for the full article.

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