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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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Red Tape vs. The Right to Live Free Off Grid
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
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Off grid does NOT mean living like a caveman
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
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Off-Grid From the Ground Up: Real World Advice For Your Dream
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
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Crazy Idea: Turning a Barge Into the Ultimate Off-Grid Floating Homestead
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
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SURVIVAL TIP #1: Never buy premade survival kits Bug Out Bags*
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
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Off-Grid Living: Cheaper Than You Think. Smarter Than You Know.
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
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Rebuilding the World Off the Grid
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”
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How Much Land Does Is REALLY Take To Feed A Family Of 4?
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
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7 Rookie Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Off-Grid Plans Before You Even Begin
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
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6 Stupidest Off-Grid Living Myths Busted
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
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Welcome To Freedom: Guide to Essential Off-Grid Living Skills
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