# MindXP

> Practical prepping for UK households


## Posts

- [Best non-electric heater (UK): 5 safe options for power cuts](https://mindxp.co.uk/best-non-electric-heater-uk/): Five non-electric heaters that keep a room warm in a UK power cut.
- [Best water filter for emergencies: 6 practical options (UK)](https://mindxp.co.uk/best-water-filter-for-emergencies-uk/): I tested six emergency water filters. Here's what each one removes, how long it lasts and which to buy.
- [How to build an emergency food supply UK: what to store & how much](https://mindxp.co.uk/emergency-food-supply-uk/): How to build an emergency food supply in the UK. Government recommendations, calorie requirments, storage, and more.
- [How to prepare for war in the UK: a practical guide](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-prepare-for-war-uk/): The calm, practical answer to how to prepare for war in the UK.
- [Best lighting for a power cut: 6 practical options (UK)](https://mindxp.co.uk/best-lighting-for-a-power-cut/): The best lighting for a power cut, from lanterns and emergency bulbs to plug-in failure lights.
- [How to store water for an emergency (UK guide)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-store-water-for-an-emergency-uk/): How to store water for an emergency in the UK: how much you need, 5 storage options with prices, and how to keep it fresh.
- [Do you need a generator for power cuts? What size, what it runs, and what to buy (UK)](https://mindxp.co.uk/generator-for-power-cuts/): Do you actually need a generator for power cuts? What size runs a UK home, what it costs, and how to use one safely.
- [How to heat a room without electricity UK (10 ways that actually work)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-heat-a-room-without-electricity/): 10 solutions for how to heat a room without electricity, including UK prices, running costs, and safety tips for each.
- [How to stay warm without heating: 30 cheap ways (UK)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-stay-warm-without-heating/): Get 30 practical tips on how to stay warm without heating. Easy, money-saving ideas you can use today.
- [How to cook in a power cut (UK guide)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-cook-in-a-power-cut/): How to cook in a power cut safely, from gas hobs to camping stoves, plus easy meals, fuel-saving tips, and what never to do. 
- [How to build a power cut kit (UK guide)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-build-a-power-cut-kit-uk-guide/): How to build a power cut kit for your home, with what to include and realistic costs. 
- [How to purify water in an emergency (UK guide)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-purify-water-in-an-emergency-uk/): How to purify water in an emergency in the UK. Boiling, tablets, filters, and what to do in a boil-water notice.
- [How to build a bug out bag UK (with free checklist)](https://mindxp.co.uk/how-to-build-a-bug-out-bag-uk-with-free-checklist/): How to build a bug out bag for short-notice UK emergencies. What to pack, what to skip, and a free printable checklist.
- [Prepping for beginners UK: what you need and how to get started](https://mindxp.co.uk/prepping-for-beginners-uk/): Prepping for beginners in the UK made simple. What to store, where to start, and how to build a practical 72-hour grab bag. Free printable checklist inside.

## Pages

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- [Contact](https://mindxp.co.uk/contact/): Questions, corrections, or something you’d like us to cover? Email hello@mindxp.co.uk and you’ll get a reply within a few days. If you’ve spotted an error in one of our guides, please say so. Every article on MindXP is checked against primary sources, and when something’s wrong, we fix it fast. New here? Start with our emergency preparedness guide for beginners.
- [About](https://mindxp.co.uk/about/): MindXP helps ordinary UK households prepare for the disruptions that actually happen here: power cuts, storms, water incidents, supply problems, and the emergencies in the news. No bunkers, no doomsday, just practical resilience. Why the site exists The site exists because preparedness advice for UK homes is surprisingly hard to find. Most of what’s out there is written for American survivalists or buried in dry official documents. MindXP brings it all together: evidence-backed advice for keeping your household running through whatever’s coming. Who’s behind it It’s run by me, Lewis Doddy. I’m a professional writer and editor, and I’ve spent years ... Read more
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