Discover essential tips on how to survive off the grid and embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle away from modern conveniences. Learn more now.
Off grid living has gained popularity as a lifestyle focused on self-reliance. This guide covers the basics of off grid living for beginners.
Going off-grid is a great idea. It provides a way to disconnect from the modern world, giving you the serenity and peace of mind you crave. Know the highs and lows that come with off-grid life and how you can skillfully navigate them like a pro on your first attempt.
Some days I wonder what it must be like to live off the grid in a truly warm climate, like California. Sunshine year-round, no snow covering your solar panels and I bet their generators never
It's not always all or nothing! Here are some tips from actual off-grid-ers...
Some days I wonder what it must be like to live off the grid in a truly warm climate, like California. Sunshine year-round, no snow covering your solar panels and I bet their generators never
It's not always all or nothing! Here are some tips from actual off-grid-ers...
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.
American Amish communities use a different power grid: “God’s Grid.” Here are the skills they use to make it work.
You might remember when we featured this home as a new build back in May. Well, it gets better! Kay and Pete have moved in, and we did a little Q&A with them about their
Learn how to plan and calculate how much it costs to move off the grid.
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.
Living off the grid is tough, but living off-grid with no money is even tougher. Nonetheless, it is possible with the right approach.
Papercrete is concrete made with paper. It's inexpensive, sturdy, lightweight, insulating, and better than bricks. Here's how to make it.
It's not always all or nothing! Here are some tips from actual off-grid-ers...
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
A chicken tractor is a movable coop that allows you to keep chickens on different parts of your land. Here's how to build a chicken tractor.
Off grid living, many are intrigued by it and some dream about it. How about you, ever dreamt of living off-grid? If so then today’s topic is for you my friend. We’re talking about just
Living Off-Grid can be tough at first. But the 3 biggest challenges are probably not what you think. Read the entire article here:
Camping ovens for outdoor use, as well as off-grid ovens that work indoors without electricity (or when the power's out), can be tricky to find, but there's finally a good option for both! We've tested
humans cooked without electricity ever since we discovered the fire. here are no less than 40 different ways to do it...
Comparing off grid toilets for your home? Learn about five different options, as well as what we use. Our answer may surprise you.
Off grid living has gained popularity as a lifestyle focused on self-reliance. This guide covers the basics of off grid living for beginners.
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
If you are looking to purchase some land for your off-grid homestead, it's a good idea to learn from people who have done it before.
Want to go Off Grid but don't know how? Download this free checklist with step-by-step instructions on how to go off grid and become self-reliant.
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
What does it mean to be off grid? How does living off the grid relate to prepping, frugal living, minimalism, homesteading and other alternative lifestyles?
It's not always all or nothing! Here are some tips from actual off-grid-ers...
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.
Wondering how to go off-grid? This step-by-step guide will show you how to transition to an off-grid lifestyle.
Get away from it all at this rural South Island stay you can book on Airbnb.
Lots of people dream of building a homestead from scratch, but worry about the cost to do so. Is it expensive? How can you reduce your cost? We'll explore the cost to build a homestead from scratch, including our experience building a cordwood house on raw land.
Many people ask me, what does it take to go off grid and live self sufficiently. So, today I decided to sit down and write everything you need to get started off grid, along with a checklist.
Wondering how to go off-grid? This step-by-step guide will show you how to transition to an off-grid lifestyle.
This off grid cabin is a beautiful example of a solar-powered tiny house built on a small budget, and it has no mortgage or utility bills!
Wonder how to prepare to live off the grid up north? We thought we were ready, but here are 6 things that surprised us -and they weren't all bad.
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
Terms to know, off-grid waste water options, and helpful advice we learned along the way while installing a septic system for our off-grid home
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
We spent years looking for the perfect off-grid compound, mostly because we didn't have a lot of money to spend. Before we found our off-grid home we toured a lot of shacks that quite frankly
Some days I wonder what it must be like to live off the grid in a truly warm climate, like California. Sunshine year-round, no snow covering your solar panels and I bet their generators never
Going off-grid is a great idea. It provides a way to disconnect from the modern world, giving you the serenity and peace of mind you crave. Know the highs and lows that come with off-grid life and how you can skillfully navigate them like a pro on your first attempt.
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Discover essential tips on how to survive off the grid and embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle away from modern conveniences. Learn more now.
