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.
We survivalists pride ourselves on 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
A simple and effective de-skunking solution

The best part is you don’t have to use messy tomato juice anymore.
7. Use apple cider to boost immunity
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
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.
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- What Is The Real “Startup Cost” of Living Off Grid
- Things You Need to Live Off the Grid
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 5, 2014, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.