Just as a reminder for new survivalists, a root cellar holds food supplies at a low temperature and steady humidity. A cellar keeps food from freezing during the winter and it keeps food cool during summertime to prevent spoilage.

Typically vegetables like potatoes, turnips, and carrots are placed in a root cellar. Some people also place jars of preserves and jams inside as well.

Now, what we have here is an ingenious and pretty simple idea for making your own root cellar out of a heavy duty plastic trash can!

It’s ideal for someone with a small backyard. Or, if you have a bigger yard you can install several! In the end, it is a lifesaver should the grid ever go down and you find yourself without electricity.

Go on over to page two and watch this impressive video. It just might inspire you to make your own!

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