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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
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"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,"
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Propane is the best long-term fuel to stockpile
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People are so used to the current system the way it is, they don't know how to think outside of it. They're trapped inside it, they knw they're trapped, but they don't know how to think to get out. It's
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Don’t Let Lack of Preparation Turn Your Off-Grid Dream Into a Nightmare (scroll down for the comprehensive Off Grid Land Purchase Checklist) Living off-grid is a dream for many. The idea of escaping the chaos, ditching the 9-to-5 grind, and embracing a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle sounds like heaven.
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Building an off grid cabin doesn’t have to drain your wallet. The smart way to save money is by rethinking how you source materials and shifting your focus from buying expensive retail lumber to investing in tools and resources that work for you. Whether it’s milling your own
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DESERT LAND DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN "HOT" LAND! It gets COLD in the desert. Believe it or not. Especially in the northern parts of the states in the desert southwest USA. I see a lot of people buying desert land...mainly because it's cheap. But
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A little something I like to call the Frying Pan Paradox. Buying Cheap is Expensive. If you buy the cheap stuff it will cost you more money long term. Guaranteed. In the long run: Why Buying Quality Is Worth The Money Buying cheap isn’t always a bargain. Often, it’
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Never buy land without thorough due diligence, especially when it comes to legal access. Legal access means documented, enforceable rights to use a road or easement to reach your property. It’s not enough to see a path on a map or a trail through the landscape—you need legal,
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Stop telling people to dry their logs before building. You don't need to. It's a myth that you MUST always dry/season your logs/lumber before building. Sheesh. It's so annoying seeing people spread this misinformation. No...I don't care how long
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Is Living Off the Grid Really More Affordable? Here’s What the Numbers Say Many of us have dreamt of escaping the daily grind, overreaching government, overly restrictive regulations and local zoning laws and ordinances, reducing monthly bills, and living more simply and sustainably. But is living off the grid
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Beware of Buying Cheap Desert Land To Live Off The Grid There is a lot of CHEAP desert land for sale online. You should be very wary about buying desert land and know what you're getting yourself into. It's harsh living out there. The main reason
