Photographer Ed Gold explores the woodland community at Tinkers Bubble in Somerset.
Here's everything you need to know about portable solar generators, how they work, and which solar generator is the best one for your needs.
Learn how to grow black beans indoors to secure your food supply. Start like we did with just damp paper towels, mason jars, and a sunny windowsill.
Ted and Kathy Carns live in the picturesque Laurel Highlands region of western Pennsylvania. They have most of the usual modern conveniences: fridge, freezer, washer, computer, cell phone, hot tub, flat screen TV with surround sound...and they do it all without plugging into the power grid. Their house is wood-heated, their fuel is non-petrol; they grow their own food, put up their harvest, make their own wine, and drop fresh canned peaches into the solar-powered blender for the morning smoothies... It's a simple life that works: zero waste, total recycling, and no \"unnecessary necessities.\" Others have done this, but the Carns' are doing it in such a dramatic, inventive way that people flock to their astonishing Stone Camp home to learn Ted's secrets. Off...On Our Own is Ted's manual for living off-grid, told with Mark Twainesque humor and irreverence: how he created the various systems that power the Stone Camp (includes a how-to chapter)...and what he thinks about oil, self-reliance, waste, nature and reducing one's carbon footprint to walk more gently on the earth. The book is illustrated throughout with more than 60 black and white photos.
With all the hassle and stress of modern living, chances are there has been a time in your life where you wished you could leave the pressures of the world behind and escape to an idyllic, off-the-grid cabin amongst the calming powers of nature. In this w
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.
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!
Escape to your own secluded retreat in this charming cabin nestled in the woods. With its Off-grid living, you’ll experience tranquility and eco-friendly living. Embrace the simplicity of solar or generator power and enjoy the beauty of nature. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Locate on 10 acres in Lenoir North Carolina. 1 bedroom, […]
Off-grid living is increasingly becoming popular among homeowners who are looking to escape the constant urban rush. It also offers a safe and sustainable refuge that allows you to maximize space and resources with ease. For some, tiny cabins are perfect second homes. Others use them as their primary dwelling units. Then there are those […]
Building a homestead from the ground up will be challenging. We've already experienced many obstacles and we don't even have the land yet! But seriously, how to you make a decision on what to do first? Especially when your land has NOTHING on it. No water, no power, no buildings. Let's talk about water first!
Unyoked has almost 100 cabins in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. In the next 18 months, it wants to grow to 400 cabins with new locations in Europe.
Buhaus can be customized with a variety of finishes, and buyers can choose from a range of “editions”—from standard polished aluminum to black and even camouflage exteriors. The build time is approximately three months.
We are at the beginning in this story of alternative energy. We are going to see all sorts of technological advances over the next 20 years.
Get these off the grid hacks to thrive in any survival situation, while camping or while homesteading. Off-grid living is made enjoyable with these hacks!
Margaret Gallagher's cottage doesn't have electricity or running water - and she wouldn't change a thing.
We are very excited! Finally, we got around to building a reed bed filtration system to deal with our greywater so we can safely use it in the garden.
With all the hassle and stress of modern living, chances are there has been a time in your life where you wished you could leave the pressures of the world behind and escape to an idyllic, off-the-grid cabin amongst the calming powers of nature. In this w
We are very excited! Finally, we got around to building a reed bed filtration system to deal with our greywater so we can safely use it in the garden.
Living without electricity is a challenging lifestyle. This article offers a glimpse of what it's like to live without the power grid.
Tom is a builder on a mission to seek out the very best materials and design features for helping to make a tiny house on wheels (or any home for that matter) fire resistant. His home is located in Kinglake, the location of the Black Saturday bushfires, a
Homesteading isn’t a process that happens overnight. Purchase homestead tools as you need them until you have everything covered.
These tiny homes and cosy cabins around Australia make for an adventurous yet restful weekend escape or week-long holiday where you can retreat in nature.
Living off-grid without (some) utilities requires some extra effort and work on your part. Here’s how to lower your utility bills by relying on yourself to heat your own home, provide electricity, and more.
Discover the Bothy Project and explore the beautiful blend of architecture adventure and art found in Scotland's off-grid contemporary mountain huts.
Off grid living can get real messy, real quick. Messiness is heightened further when you’re living in a tiny house and even more so when you’re constantly on the move by travelling in a van. A tidy atmosphere is essential for comfortable living off grid and waking up to an organised space is a stress-free […]
The complexities of modern life will recede into the distance with a wifi-free stay at these remote cottages and huts
Are you interested in finding the best bug out location? If you have the desire to secure a bug out location, here are 9 essential qualities for it...
Idaho architect Macy Miller built this awesome tiny house for only $11,416.16. Starting in 2011, she designed it herself and worked for 2 years to bring the gorgeous 196 square foot home to completion. The
Faced with the prospect of a large power bill, GTM contributor Tam Hunt goes off-grid on the Big Island.
Built using eco-friendly and locally sourced materials, the Byron tiny house has a loft, a ground-floor bedroom, and a walk-through bathroom.
If you're looking for a stunning little cabin in the woods to get away to and simply relax, then you've reached the right place. Cabins are by far the best type
I will guide you through the process of building your own DIY septic system and how to maintain it so that it lasts long and does not release odor.
