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
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 […]
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.
57 of the best careers for living off the grid! If you are anything like me, the word "career" will make you shudder... But you'll love these ideas for making money!
Moonshine Kingdom is the cozy, rugged passion project they built themselves.
Wondering how to go off-grid? This step-by-step guide will show you how to transition to an off-grid lifestyle.
Off grid communication is essential during a SHTF scenario or disaster. Here's how to communicate without your phone or Internet.
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.
Winkelman Architecture crafted this off-grid island camp nestled in Oxford County, Maine's wooded landscape.
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.
Millions of people all around the world want to go off grid. Though most don't call it that. It's sustainable living, self-sufficiency, renewable energy, and green living. These are catchphrases in modern society, but developing
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.
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.
In an era when residential energy use accounts for a fifth of U.S. emissions, these off-the-grid communities are carving their own sustainable paths.
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.
Naturvillan has designed a self- sufficient nature house called Atri incorporated with a greenhouse in Sweden.
Ever wondered what living without electricity, running water or a flush toilet might be like? We made it work while building our homestead!
Whether you believe the end of the world is nigh or think it’s a really good idea to be prepared just in case, you need a proper SHTF kitchen.
Refrigerators are the biggest energy suckers outside of air-conditioning units. So if you want to go off the grid the biggest challenge will be to get rid of the fridge!
Never buy off-grid land without knowing these 6 tips! These tips might keep you out of a swamp and instead finding the best offgrid property.
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 […]
A human-powered washing machine offers clean laundry and an active physical lifestyle. Click the link to see 8 human-powered washing machines.
Wondering how to go off-grid? This step-by-step guide will show you how to transition to an off-grid lifestyle.
When you think of Homesteading, what comes to mind? Do you think of horse and buggy? Log cabins with dirt floors? Tilling the land? Or, do you think freedom?
Wayne Adams and Catherine King created a completely self-sustainable float home consisting of 12 platforms that houses wooden structures, green houses and living spaces.
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
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.
Learn how to build a campfire like a pro! We cover the best wood configuration for different situations, how to set a campfire up for cooking, and ways to reduce campfire smoke.
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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
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Living History School shares an amazing video detailing the steps and method of washing clothes and household linens without electricity. We all know the basic principles of washing clothes but it is helpful to visually see how this old traditional method was once done. The step by step process is…
Living off the grid is becoming one of the popular long-term lifestyles that people embrace. Here you'll learn how to do it right!
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.
Situated on a former military base in the Californian desert, Matt Stuart found this DIY community boasts skate parks, hot springs – and dismembered dolls
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Reconnect with nature on the banks of Loch Nell in a beautifully designed and crafted luxury bothy. A true off-grid experience powered by solar energy, cook and heat over fire and wash in an outdoor shower. Inverlonan forces you to slow down, unwind and immerse yourself in nature.
Name: John and Fin Kernohan and some cats, dogs, and a pet chickenLocation: GeorgiaSize: 304 square feet inside space. Years lived in: 10 years, owned My boyfriend and I, like many others this year, used some of our quarantine time to work on our outdoor spaces, particularly our backyard and deck. We added way too many more plants to our deck, purchased a hammock for relaxing, and planted veggies from seed.
Sometimes we just want to get away from it all; make the great escape and reconnect with ourselves rather than our Facebook friends. But how far would go to get away from it all? Could you really switch off from the world? One woman did. And she found a few people to follow her too….…
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
Lerne Jill Redwood kennen, die seit mehr als 30 Jahren, abgekoppelt vom Versorgungsnetz, in einem Haus lebt, das sie aus recycelten Materialien, mit Wänden aus Holz-Reststücken und Kuhdung, selbst gebaut hat.
Everyone can make a more positive impact and the first place to start is making eco-friendly changes home.
The power grid is pushed to extremes in the summer months and can force homes off the grid if temperatures reach maximums. This food storage tip can be put to use and save your precious food supply during warm months!
