You are going to need light if you are staying up at a cabin, especially an off-grid one. When the night comes, what are you going…
Going off-grid means you need to generate and maintain your own energy sources, whether it's solar, wind, hydroelectric, or geothermal.
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
If you're living off the grid, you'll need a way to purify your drinking water. Here's a list of water purification methods to consider.
Tips for homesteading off-grid, living without running water or a refrigerator, and how to get creative using old-fashioned pioneer skills to preserve your food. Learn how one family is using solar power to live off
If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.
When an emergency strikes how can you ensure that you have an endless supply of hot water even when there is no electricity? Endless hot water without electricity is no longer a dream! Even our modern world there are times that power outages happen for reasons beyond our control. At those times you will be […]
Living off the grid requires you to shift to a whole new lifestyle. Here are things to prepare so you can live remotely in an efficient way. Few Things You Need When Living Off the Grid Off Grid Living Preparations This mental shift is one of the most important preparations you can make. You […]
Knowing how to make charcoal is a useful skill, and one that is easy to learn and practice. This video by Primitive Technology shows how to make charcoal using the mound method.
Nick and Esther have been living off the grid while building their dream home. In that time, they've learned some valuable lessons.
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
Built entirely from non-toxic materials, these amazing saltwater batteries are non-flammable, non-explosive, and require no maintenance.
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.
When the big one hits, you'll want to be as far away as possible. Here are 10 places to consider.
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
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.
Planning to move off the grid? If so, take note of these five often missed off grid costs that could easily bust your budget.
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
The laws about off-grid electric, water, and sewage in every state in America, including information on how local governments make off-grid living illegal.
What if a disaster knocks out the power to your home, leaving you without a refrigerator? Here are nine ways to keep your food cold.
These five emergency heating sources worth considering are affordable, easy to use, versatile, and effective. 1. Indoor-safe Propane Heater
Living off the land is not for the weak or ill-prepared. It takes years of groundwork and skill-honing to get to a place where you can survive and thrive.
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.
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.
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
Finding the perfect off-grid property is a dream of many homesteaders, but to truly live off the grid requires a specific type of land.
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.
When crap hits the fan, you'll want to take every precaution to protect your home, your family, and your resources. But, how do you do this without using a lot of energy patrolling? Using booby traps is a great way to secure your home from intruders, looters, bandits, and thieves. But, buying booby traps can be ... Read more
We installed a custom radiant heat system in our off the grid house. Here's everything we learned (and some cautionary tales) and what YOU should know before...
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.
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
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.
Glue can be used to repair tents, tarps, and to form tools (e.g. fletching on an arrow). It can be used as a sealant for containers (or canoes) or to waterproof coverings. And of course, if you cannot scavenge glue, you must make it yourself. Pine pitch glue can be easily made producing a adhesive material that is strong, flexible, and fast setting.
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
There are a number of ways you can get online when you're living off the grid. Here are some of our favorite options, including what we use at our remote home in the subarctic.
Living off the grid doesn't mean primitive. We run small businesses, homeschool, and stream music and movies in our off-grid home. Here's how we get inexpensive off-grid internet.
If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.
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!
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
11 ways to cook and bake off-grid without power. Learn ways to bake, cook, fry, boil, smoke, and even can food without electricity.
For most people it is nearly impossible to imagine life without electricity. We share some lessons learned from those who are choosing to join the off grid recolution.
These powerless gadgets will help you cook from scratch and put up your harvest without spending money on electricity.
11 ways we prepare for winter at our off grid home in Canada's subarctic Northwest Territories.
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 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
Discover how to keep food cool without electricity. From Zeer Pots to root cellars, explore effective off-grid methods for food preservation.
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.
Planning to move off the grid? If so, take note of these five often missed off grid costs that could easily bust your budget.
How to make money off the grid can be a major concern if you don't have a trust fund (hah) or a fat savings account. Use these ideas to start thinking about how you'll bring in an income when you start living off the grid.
These 7 hand crank kitchen tools are essentials for any homestead or off-grid kitchen working with limited or no electricity.
