The Meissners used their background in construction and developing to establish an off-grid homestead in the mountains that is heated with wood, utilizes an independent water system, and grows produce. Their goal was to set up in such a way that they are able to provide for their basic necessities of life while placing as little dependence as possible on "the system". They glean from their years of living this simpler, independent lifestyle while lecturing across the nation on various aspects of Sustainable Preparedness. The Meissners authored the very instructional book Sustainable Preparedness and have also produced numerous practical DVDs, including the popular documentary Urban danger
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