📌 Solar checks, generator fixes and off-grid insurance notes


Hey friend,

The funny thing about off-grid systems is that they usually work right up until they don’t.

The generator won’t start. The solar system feels tired. The insurance paperwork asks questions you should have written down months ago.

This is the kind of thing I’d rather check before fall storms, not after the lights go out.

Here are three practical reads to keep handy.

But before I forget...

Last day to get the $67 price

Today is the final day to get the Herbalism Collective for $67. The price increases to $79 tomorrow.

You don’t need to use every one of the 50-plus resources to make this worthwhile.

A few of the individual courses cost more than the entire bundle.

I’d start with the resources that match skills you already want to learn, such as making herbal oils and salves, building a home apothecary, blending teas, preparing herbal first aid supplies, or making natural skincare.

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Solar System Stress Test for Off Grid

This walks through how to check whether your solar setup can handle real use before you truly need it.

Generator Won’t Start? Read This

Start here for simple fuel, battery, filter, plug and airflow checks before you panic or call for help.

Off Grid Home Insurance

This guide helps you think through the power, heat, water, access and risk questions that can come up with off-grid insurance.

Until next time!

Sarita

Sarita|An Off Grid Life

Join my community for tips, tools & tales from 11+ years of living off grid. Practical & actionable advice on becoming self-reliant, no matter where you live.

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