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Rural living survival toolkit
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items I am pretty industrious when it comes to problem solving! Stuff always need MacGyvering in the country ;)
So where I live, the power goes out a lot, and sometimes for days at a time! I cannot get by without my amazing Maxi Trac generator. It keeps all the essentials running, and can handle the Fridge freezer/ my modem/ lights/ computer and charges device...
Maxi Trac 2200w Pure Sine Wave Petrol Inverter Generator
I am pretty lucky to be able to generate my own power during the day, thanks to my 9 solar panels from Harrisons. I have had these running for coming up 6 years now, and the difference it makes to my power bill, especially during sunny weather, when ...
Harrisons Solar - NZ's largest installer of solar panels
Climate change is real and although I have lived at my property for almost 13 years, without issue, this year I have had to deal with flooding. Getting up in the night during heavy rain to manually sweep water so my garage doesnt flood is #NotFun, so...
Trevoli BPS-100EA
If you don't have a roll of this at home, go straight out and buy one! Its my go-to fix it item in emergencies! I kid you not, I have even held a garden shed together with this stuff in high winds, until it could be riveted. Its amazing.
T-Rex Tape: T-Rex Home
These have got to be a staple for every real kiwi! I have recently replaced my last pair, which lasted for 13 years.. and thats with me wearing them every day while doing my jobs around the wee farm! These things are worth every cent!
Red Band Gumboots, the Best Gumboots in NZ