Off Grid Living

All about living off the grid. Off-grid lifestyle, off-grid homes, solar power, alternative energy, sustainability, green living, renewable resources, rainwater harvesting,
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There's often confusion about what off-grid living actually is and what it means to those of us who actually LIVE off the grid. We're going to break down what off-grid living IS, what it is NOT, how our family does it, and how you can get started TODAY no matter where you are. #solarpower #homesteading #offgridliving
Berkey Water Filter: Our Honest Review After Four Years Off the Grid
This is our fourth year using our Big Berkey Water Filter in our off-grid home. It's important to remove the contaminants from our rainwater catchment system, but how effective is it? Here's our honest take on Berkey Filters after four years of using it with our cistern water.
Living Off Grid Into Retirement: An Interview With Two Intrepid Empty-Nesters
Off-grid homesteading has become a popular retirement dream, but is it practical? Can it be done? Here is the advice of two people living off-grid and transitioning into their retirement years. From land management to solar power, water, rural internet, livestock, and more, here is what you need to consider before moving off-grid.
9 Things to Know About Off-Grid Homesteading
Off-grid homesteading sounds great, but it isn't a bed of roses. From solar power problems and resource management to loads of hard work and unexpected costs, here are 9 things you must know before going off the grid.
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Our Off Grid Cabin: 7 "Luxuries" & Why We Don't Use All of Them
Our Off Grid Cabin: 7 "Luxuries" & Why We Don't Use All of Them
9 Big Truths About Living Off the Grid
Thinking about off-grid homesteading? Before you dive in, let’s talk about the real challenges. It’s not just about escaping the hustle—there are some serious problems to tackle! From unexpected costs to dealing with weather extremes and unreliable systems, living off the grid isn’t always smooth sailing. 🚧 Get the scoop on the biggest issues we’ve faced and how you can avoid common pitfalls. Learn from our experiences so you can prepare for the not-so-glamorous side of off-grid life!
10 Luxuries We Have Off Grid (that most suburban homes don't...)
10 Luxuries We Have Off Grid...Most Suburban Homes Don't - Practical Self Reliance
Garden Projects You Can Do For Cheap or Free
Gardening doesn't have to be expensive. Check out these great garden project ideas that you can start today for cheap or even for free! Upcycle materials, score garden materials for cheap online, and learn how to make the most of your garden without spending tons of money. #gardening #gardenprojects
How We Get Inexpensive Internet Off The Grid
Getting internet at a rural home can be tricky. It's often super expensive, slow, or it comes with pretty harsh data caps. Here are some of your common options and a look at the service we use to get unlimited internet for blogging, business, and homeschooling in our off-grid home. #offgridliving #ruralliving
How to Keep Your House Cool Without Air Conditioning (naturally!)
Don't let a broken air conditioner or the absence of one leave you sweating bullets all summer long. We've been there, done that, and found some ingenious ways to keep our off-grid house cool and breezy, even when the A/C is on the fritz or non-existent. Here's what we've learned.
What is an "Accidental Hippy": Sustainability for Normal People
We've been called "accidental hippies" because of the path our journey to sustainability has taken. What about you? Here's what it actually means for "normal people" to live sustainably and some simple mindset shifts you can make (even if you aren't into all that "hippy stuff") #sustainableliving #greenliving
How to Live Off The Grid
Want to learn how to live off the grid? Here are the basics for off the grid living: food, electricity, first aid, and more. Take a look. #offthegrid #livingoffthegrid #sustainability #survival #preparedness #shtf
What We Run (and don't run) on Our Small 1.14 kW Off-Grid Solar System
You can run a surprising amount on a small off-grid solar power system, but there are some strategic things we DON'T run. Here's the scoop if you're looking to install off-grid solar for yourself. #offgrid #solarpower