
Cabins
So you want to get a bunch of people together, buy land and start an "Off Grid Community"? Think again...
It's not as easy as it sounds. No, you can't just buy a big chunk of land and invite a bunch of people live there.
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Cabins
It's not as easy as it sounds. No, you can't just buy a big chunk of land and invite a bunch of people live there.
Off Grid Living
Want to live off the grid? While the dream of a self-sustained lifestyle is appealing to millions of folks all over the world, not every location is right for living off the grid.
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Apocalypse
10 Reasons You Will Most Likely Die During The Zombie Apocalypse. There's a high probability of chance that you will die if there is ever a zombie apocalypse (or any major collapse of society) because you are most likely not ready. Just saying... It starts with health and
Uncategorized
20 examples of government overreach and restrictive zoning or land use laws that can make off-grid living unnecessarily difficult, frustrating, and expensive: 1. Mandatory Utility Hookups: In some areas, you're required by law to connect to public utilities like water, electricity, or sewage systems—even if you don’
Homesteading
Expanding on a comment I made about well and septic and how it's overregulated and puts too much financial and time delay burden on folks. One of the main reasons folks go off grid is to save money on costs of living. It's more upfront cost
Not sure why, but I really like this! It's like something from a post-apocalyptic aftermath movie. Perfect little fortress in the wilderness.
Homesteading
Off grid does NOT mean living like a caveman. It doesn’t mean “roughing it,” and it damn sure doesn’t mean giving up technology, the internet, your phone, or modern conveniences. If you want to live primitive, that’s fine. Do it. For YOU. What you don’t get
Homesteading
There's something about this style of home that I love. Subterranean homes are easier to heat and cool too. They're more secure and they offer great views if they're built into a high gentle slope. It's wise to consult with an engineer
Homesteading
I grew up on the river, and so I think differently than most folks about living off grid. For a long time (15+ years) I've been figuring out different ways of going off grid and here's one of my best and most fun and creative ideas
Homesteading
REAL-WORLD SURVIVAL TIP #1: Never buy premade survival kits or Bug Out Bags* 99% of them are junk. They're made by people looking to make a buck off you. It's not about survival for them, it's about money. Most of the premade kits are
Homesteading
Here's some off grid math for your homestead. Buying Versus Building Comparison. People complain that solar is "expensive" They say silly things like "I'd rather just spend $150-$200/month on electricity from the city, I'll save way more money than