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Build Your Dream Homestead + Enter the Generac Portable Generator Giveaway

April 14, 2016 by Chrystal Johnson 20 Comments

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Have you dreamed of building your own homestead? Or do you just want to be prepared for an emergency? Then you need to learn more about propane.Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own.

Many of us dream of building our own homes. Our own little homestead – plots of independence in this crazy world. Being able to get away from it all and live sustainably on my own homestead is a dream that lives deep inside of me.

When you start looking into building your dream homestead, you'll find that natural gas isn't available in all areas. Many areas that are truly “away from it all” don't offer that modern convenience. In those cases, propane is a great choice. It allows people that want their own independent homestead, but don't want to give up modern conveniences.

Have you looked into propane as a resource for your homestead? The Build with Propane website is a great resource for learning how to incorporate propane into your home plans. You can even join the site as a member to get access to more great information.

This video has some great tips about propane and efficiency:

Check out Build with Propane's YouTube channel for more great videos.

Propane as a Backup Energy Source

During times of emergencies, sometimes the electricity and natural gas get shut off. What will your family do then? Having a backup generator that runs on propane is a good idea.

Did you know that gasoline may not be available during a power outage and gas pumps don’t work without electricity? Storing gasoline can be tricky. On the other hand, propane stores very well, so it makes a great choice as a backup energy source.

If you're looking for a generator that works with propane, check out the Generac LP Series 5500 Portable Propane Generator. It's on wheels, so it makes it easy for you to pull out of storage and put to use when you need it.

Have you dreamed of building your own homestead? Or do you just want to be prepared for an emergency? Then you need to learn more about propane.It's also powerful with a 389 cc Generac OHV engine and heavy duty alternator that delivers 5500 running watts and 6875 starting watts to power essential circuits. It will even work to power hardwired appliances like your furnace or sump pump during a power outage.

Make sure you're prepared for the event of an emergency power outage. Look into using propane as a backup energy source for your family.

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  1. Cat Hopkins says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Since I live in the country, we are one of the last to get fixed when the power goes out. Would love to have one of these!

  2. Crystal Walker says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:57 am

    I watched one of the videos and this would be awesome because I live in Smoky Mountains and we have alot of winds therefore electric goes out

  3. Diana Cote says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Living in Florida with lots of tress and hurricane season, we get our share of moments without power. I would love to have a generator of our own, its horrible being without power for days or even weeks.

  4. Diana Cote says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:11 am

    living*

  5. Carolyn Barnett says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    We live back in the hills of Tennessee and our electric goes out a lot.

  6. Amy P says

    April 14, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I didn’t realize propane stored better than gasoline, but it makes sense.

  7. Christina Moore says

    April 15, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Thank you for the chance to win, this would be great for me and my daughter, when the power goes out

  8. Pat L says

    April 25, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I would love to win a generator. The snow and winds in Idaho often knock out our power leaving us with no heat.

  9. Katy Simpson says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Looks very handy for those days when the power goes out.

  10. kathy maiewski says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:00 am

    Awesome product!

  11. linda andreas says

    May 6, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    I live damn near in the middle of town and when someone hits an utlity pole miles outside of town we are without power for quite some time.

  12. Marianne Gwyn says

    May 7, 2016 at 9:04 am

    This would be soo handy to have both for emergencies and outdoor functions. Thank you for the chance to own.

  13. james obrien says

    May 12, 2016 at 3:46 am

    Our power goes out almost every year

  14. jerry andreas says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:51 am

    where I live I probably could get by if I win this thing.

  15. Jim Halverson says

    May 19, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    This would be great!

  16. ET Pruitt says

    May 22, 2016 at 7:43 am

    I watched the”How well do you know propane” video.

  17. Connie R says

    May 28, 2016 at 5:26 am

    This definitely would be very helpful when the power goes out. Keep those refrigs and freezers running.

  18. Nicholas Burvee says

    May 29, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    This sure would be helpful on our summer trip from NY to AK.

  19. TCarey says

    May 30, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    This would be great for camping as well as power outages.

  20. Gary S. says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Hi Chrystal,

    Thanks for the generator information. There are many styles and price ranges for portable generators. Finding the right one for your home can be quite a chore.

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