Tag: icestorm
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Disaster Comes to My Little Corner of the World
Hello there, Lately, I’ve been thinking more about everyday life and how much we rely on things we usually take for granted. Most of the time, life moves along comfortably enough that we don’t stop to question it. Power comes on when we flip a switch. Water flows when we turn a handle. Heat is Read more
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Ice Storm Power Outage: Why Our Solar Generator Earned Its Keep
When the ice storm rolled through and knocked our power out for several days, it wasn’t just inconvenient — it was one of those moments that really shows you what you’re prepared for… and what you’re not. Out here on our semi-homesteading journey, we’re not off-grid, but we also don’t like being completely dependent on Read more