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
living off the grid
Housing reimagined. California code compliant. Handcrafted in the United States. Energy efficient and can be Installed in one week. Learn more at www.livingintentyurts.com or find us on instagram @livingintentyurtco Learn more at www.livingintentyurts.com or find us on instagram @livingintentyurtco Learn more at www.livingintentyurts.com or
Homesteading
How Off-Grid Communities Are Restoring Trust, Humanity, and Freedom Just a little wisdom for the day: Took me a long time to figure out why so many people are so selfish. Then I realized that not being selfish means being generous and giving. And to selfish people “giving” means “losing”
Homesteading
How much land do you really need to feed a family of four? Not hypothetically, not in some idealized permaculture fantasy, but in the real world, with actual work, time, weather, and limitations. The average American eats close to 2,000 pounds of food a year, including a lot of
Homesteading
The Top 7 Rookie Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Off-Grid Plans Before You Even Begin Read this BEFORE you waste money, time, or your sanity. Let’s get real for a second: Off-grid living isn’t a Pinterest fantasy. It’s not about posing in flannel shirts next to a
Homesteading
6 Stupidest Off-Grid Living Myths Busted: What You Really Need to Know Let’s cut through the noise. There’s a lot of nonsense out there about off-grid living—some of it’s innocent ignorance, but a lot of it is flat-out myth passed around by people who’ve never
Homesteading
Living off-grid is more than just an escape from modern conveniences; it’s a path to self-sufficiency, resilience, and independence. Whether you're looking to reduce reliance on utilities, live sustainably, or prepare for worst-case scenarios, off-grid living demands a diverse set of essential skills. Many people assume off-grid
Homesteading
NO! You don't need to live like a caveman to live off grid.Don't listen to the purist trolls. They are conflating and confusing their own personal opinion with the facts and pushing their own personal preferences on everyone else.Some folks have a deeply fundamental
Homesteading
"I want to buy a 'solar generator', are they worth it?" Yes! But... Do you mean portable power stations? If so let me clear up some confusion a lot of people have. Manufacturers market those boxes with outlets and USB ports as "solar generators,"
