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

Here are 63 off grid tools any homestead could put to good use. Some are hand tools, others are power tools, and a few are luxury tools.

This free resource library includes digital downloads to help you start homesteading, homeschooling, and living off grid.

Nick and Esther have been living off the grid while building their dream home. In that time, they've learned some valuable lessons.

We're just two "normal" people who have wandered into a sustainable, zero-waste homesteading life. What started as "accidental" is now anything but. Here's what YOU can learn from our experiences.

Living in a remote off-grid cabin about 200 miles from the arctic circle is not for the faint of heart. I thought we had rough winters here in Vermont, and I get cranky about our

Have you ever wanted to be free of the stresses of your present life? Ever considered breaking out on your own and living independently of the public utilities and other so-called modern conveniences that seem to keep

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Ever wondered what living without electricity, running water or a flush toilet might be like? We made it work while building our homestead!

When we found our off-grid compound, I assumed that I'd have to give up just about every power-consuming modern luxury. We went through our kitchen cabinets and tested each appliance with a kill-a-watt electricity usage

Living off the grid can be a challenge, but it's an incredibly rewarding lifestyle. Here are 9 things you need to live efficiently in isolation.

This off-grid home in an eco village just outside Motueka is an exercise in style and functionality for this Dutch family

A tour of a low-impact homestead and learning about how it's been designed using permaculture zones. Wind turbine, yurt, polytunnel, composting loo & more

To make this list of states for homesteaders, I took into account laws, weather, land prices, cost of living, property taxes, and more.

This groundfridge allows you to keep food cool without electricity! Go completely off the grid and eat fresh food with this amazing cooling system.

Interested in off grid living preparation but don't know where to begin? Here are 10 things you can do right now to get started.

No one likes paying bills. But you wouldn't have quite so many if you lived off the grid. How do you create enough energy to ditch public utilities?

Here's how you can make money while living off grid. This list is designed to give you some ideas and inspire some creative thinking on ways to make a living from home while living off

If you like tiny homes on foundations then the SOLETA might interest you. It's a zero energy tiny house created by Catalin Butmalai of the Justin Capra Foundation for Invention in Romania. The house is on display

The path to self-reliance is about skills development, perseverance, and savvy planning. Our checklist for living off the grid is essential to

Whether you’re building a cabin in the woods that’s disconnected from any power or water sources, or just want to reduce your utility bills, going partially or totally off grid can be done on the cheap with a little creative thinking. There are many small ways to reduce your electricity and water consumption and even […]

In search of alternative energy sources? Check out this list of the top 9 renewable energy sources to help you decide which one is the best!.

When we found our off-grid homestead, we knew next to nothing about off-grid systems. We wanted to move to land in the country with room to stretch out, and we knew plenty about growing and

Earning a little bit of money from your homestead is easy enough. Sell a dozen eggs to a few neighbors, or take a few homemade jams to the farmers market and you'll have a bit

Papercrete is the ultimate building material for preppers, homesteaders, and off-grid living enthusiasts. Learn more about it here!

A Dutch couple and their Kiwi kids love their off-grid life in an eco village outside Motueka, where one yurt just led to another

Forfeiting the many luxuries that come with a life as we know it – running hot water, electricity, air conditioning – could you do it?

Find out the 3 best Off Grid Water systems for living without running water, including natural sources of water, rainwater harvesting, and well water.

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.

Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.

Are you itching to start homesteading today? If so, here are 7 things to try in 2024, no matter where you live.

If you are like the thousands of others that are leaving the rat race and moving off-grid, here are 12 things you MUST do first!

Off-Grid Refrigerators I have been off grid for over 15 years and live in a 14x14 solar and wind powered cabin I built. I have used many different refrigeration options in my off-grid adventures. My current

A Dutch couple and their Kiwi kids love their off-grid life in an eco village outside Motueka, where one yurt just led to another

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.

Today's communes are a far cry from the free-loving, dope-smoking hippy havens of the Sixties. But can they really solve the problems of the modern world?

There's nothing like a fire in a wood burning fireplace. Use these 12 unique ways to repurpose wood ash around the home and garden!

They say that one of the many blessings of country life is that you appreciate the little things. Like clean air, water and food. And I do. I also VERY

I used to be a lone wolf, going back as far as I can remember. For a long time, I was an only child with one cousin who lived far away. I was always left

Is there anything more alluring than that self sustaining home. The home that has the solar power system, wind energy, green house, big garden, livestock and so much more. Its a dream many of us have and its a common path that most preppers follow.

Turn your grass clippings into a valuable resource. Find out how to use grass clippings effectively on your homestead and reduce waste.

Do you want to reduce your energy and water bill? Buying new energy-efficient appliances will cost a lot of money. These off-grid projects will help you with reducing your energy and water consumption.

Looking for inspirations for self-sustaining homes? If you want to start living off the grid and want a home that can sustain itself, here are great ideas!

Welcome to my new blog! Let me first say how happy I am to be writing this blog and getting back to my roots and live a simple life again.

Apartment homesteading or homesteading in a rental is a great way to learn to homestead and become more self-reliant.

Here are the best states for homesteading based on factors like homestead declaration laws, taxes, climate, growing season, and rebates for solar.