living off the grid
So how many solar panels do you actually need to to go off grid!? Well...here is the REAL answer. Asking how many solar panels you need to run your off grid home is like asking how many gallons of gas you need to travel in your car. Without giving
Homesteading
People want the "Off Grid Life", and many will get there, but some just don't want to do what's necessary to build their off grid dream. It's not that people are lazy or don't want to work. Because off gridders
living off the grid
This is a very cool 1280sqft 3BR 1BA Shipping Container Home for $25k design I originally designed back in 2012 over 10 years ago. A lot has changed since then, but this shipping container home design is by far one of the most popular designs I ever created. It'
living off the grid
For those looking to disconnect from the chaos of modern life, Naturvillan is the epitome of an off-grid dream come true. This stunning A-Frame GREENHOUSE home, situated in the Swedish forest, is self-sufficient, relying on its own resources. Naturvillan is a harmonious blend of nature and technology, with a unique
Container Home
Off Grid solar powered shipping container cabin with an attached greenhouse. This is another original home design by Eric Wichman which combines the best of many aspects of off grid living. Shelter, food, and power. This design assumes water is readily available through a well or city water system. It
Gardening
For those living off the grid to one degree or another, be it a homesteader out on an isolated plot of land, or someone closer to city life, there are certain things that can come in handy. Regardless of how far off the grid you have gone, or hope to
living off the grid
A family in the United States has built a unique and innovative housing solution: a tiny house village where each child has their own individual home. The idea behind this project is to give each child their own space and privacy while also providing a sense of community living. "
Gardening
The concept of a sealed bottle garden, also known as a terrarium, has been around for centuries, with the earliest known records dating back to the 1600s. However, few have managed to create a thriving ecosystem in a sealed bottle that can survive for decades with no fresh air or
living off the grid
The tiny home trend has been on the rise for a while now, as people look for ways to simplify their lives and reduce their environmental footprint. Vika Living is a company that is helping people to achieve their tiny home dreams with their innovative flat-pack prefab homes. One of
Blog
Why live off grid? Here are the top 10 reason why you should make the move to live off the grid. It starts with the will to live the simple life, free from the confines of a complex system of exploitation and the hustle and bustle of the busy city
Apocalypse Survival
Growing your own vegetables at home is a great way to ensure that you have a steady supply of fresh, healthy food, especially in times of emergency or crisis. Here are the top 10 vegetables that you should consider growing at home for survival food: 1. Potatoes: Potatoes are a
Container Home
Lots of people are choosing to build off grid shipping container homes. Shipping containers are basically ready-built ready to transport (deployable) portable buildings, depending on how you build your shipping container home. The trick is not to insulate it on the inside. Instead of installing the insulation on the interior,
