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Are you looking for cheap alternative housing ideas that won't get you in a ton of debt? Here are a few realistic ideas for you.
As gardeners, we're connected to the earth in ways that other people simply aren't. Naturally, we're interested in other types of sustainable and
My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don't know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a
Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
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Based in a remote village in Quebec, Canada, Marie and Francis live off grid in this beautifully renovated earthship. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, utilize solar energy, and live mortgage-free. Their sustainable lifestyle
Dreaming of living off the grid? Dive into this how to guide on off grid living for beginners. A resource I wish I had had when we moved to our off grid home in the Arctic 11 years ago.
My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don't know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a
Root cellar alternatives when you need the long term storage but you don't have a cellar try one of these 6 alternatives.
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If you want to go off grid, you'll need to explore some alternative light sources. With this list, you'll have a better idea of how to light your home.
Looking to live off-grid or just lower your electricity bill? Turn a car alternator into alternative energy by building this cheap and easy wind generator for home.
These five emergency heating sources worth considering are affordable, easy to use, versatile, and effective. 1. Indoor-safe Propane Heater
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
There are many ways to store meat without a refrigerator. Smoking, curing, brining, canning, dehydrating, freeze-drying, and more.
If you're considering yurt life, here are 11 things about living in a yurt that you should know. Read more now at Morning Chores.
How we keep our off the grid house cool all summer long during hot Kentucky summers without any air conditioning. Tips and tricks to cool off naturally.
Revisiting Traditional Food Preservation In 2024, living without a refrigerator might seem like a step back in time, but it’s increasingly becoming a choice for those seeking a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. This article explores how modern households are adapting to life without refrigeration, embracing traditional methods of food preservation, and reducing their environmental impact. […]
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
There are many items in relation to prepping that we would want to conceal from outsiders. For example, food, water,
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
Living off the grid is not as easy as seen in movies and it requires a certain mindset and the ability to adapt to various restrictions.
Discover creative small camper renovation ideas to efficiently transform your space. Explore practical solutions for compact camper makeovers.
Ever wondered what living without electricity, running water or a flush toilet might be like? We made it work while building our homestead!
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
Discover creative small camper renovation ideas to efficiently transform your space. Explore practical solutions for compact camper makeovers.
Revisiting Traditional Food Preservation In 2024, living without a refrigerator might seem like a step back in time, but it’s increasingly becoming a choice for those seeking a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. This article explores how modern households are adapting to life without refrigeration, embracing traditional methods of food preservation, and reducing their environmental impact. […]
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My birthday weekend was something I had been dreaming about for a while! I had scouted out this place about 4 years ago and told Brandon I really wanted to go one day. Earlier this year we were talking about birthdays and I happened to look up the availability ( which is usually ALWAYS booked up ) and MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND WAS OPEN, I was soo happy so we booked the time right away. THE END! :)) I knew coming to this place I would NOT be disappointed and I sure wasn’t. We played around with sheep and chickens as they roamed around the property and they also tried coming into the cottage lol. Alexis and Manny left us a welcoming gift for when we got there- a basket of fresh eggs, milk, butter and A LOAF OF BANANA BREAD! like c’mon- I nearly cried. Needless I could go on but these photos will do the talking. [one_half padding=”0px 2px 0 0″] [/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px 0 0px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px 0 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 2px 0 0px”][/one_half_last] [one_half padding=”0 2px 0 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px 0 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px 0 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px 0 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px 0 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px 0 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last] [one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last][one_half padding=”0 2px -2 0px”][/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px -2 2px”][/one_half_last] All booking details can be found here: Here OR Here Alexis and Manny were such amazing hosts, we had such an unforgettable time there. We cannot wait to visit again! Thanks for stopping by, Maritza, xo. Follow:
What if someday there's no electricity at all & you can't store your food in a fridge? Here are 12 off-grid refrigerator alternatives to an electric fridge.
Living off-grid doesn't mean giving up modern conveniences. There are a number of companies that make specialized off-grid appliances, and while they cost a bit more at the start, they're built to last a lifetime.
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
Is living off grid about solar power or vanishing without a trace? Here's what it IS and ISN'T, how our family does it, and how you can get started TODAY no matter where you are.
Discover the ultimate off-grid showering experience. Embrace nature and indulge in refreshing bliss with our off-grid shower solutions.
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Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
Whether you’re out in public, going camping, or surviving a long-term disaster, it’s time to consider some toilet paper alternatives.
It might be small but it feels like home.
We can learn a lot from the depression era about living more frugally. The skills people had to use then can still help us save money now.
There are many ways to make a DIY emergency stove, and they all involve materials you might find in your average zombie-ravaged city.
It started out with me thinking about my New Year's Resolutions. I've never been a huge fan on resolutions. Everyone makes them and come February they are nothing but well intentions of the past. I usually find a way around New Year's Resolutions by making monthly goals (although granted, I'm not always great about sticking to those either!) So I was thinking about monthly goals and thinking about what to share with all of you, when it dawned on me that we could take this journey together! Each month, I've come up with a different theme or area of natural
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Thinking of moving off the grid? Read about five off grid living mistakes I made when we left the city for an off grid homestead.
