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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
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The Perfect Off-Grid Power System: I've been in the off grid space for about 15 years, in that time I've designed multiple systems and published many designs for cabins, homes, solar power systems, water systems, and even off grid villages. Throughout it all there's
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Building a Solar Powered Off Grid Cabin on a Budget - 2024 Expanded Edition By Eric Wichman (Republished from the November 2014 issue of Off Grid Living magazine, and expanded and updated) Building a cabin on a budget is easier than some might think, but it does have its challenges.
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REGARDING BUILDING AN OFF GRID COMMUNITY: I see a lot of folks very excited about the "tiny house village" post and they want to build something like that for their own family and friends. So, I created a basic plan for an off grid community. :) 👍✌🌲 I've
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The relentless expansion of government control is turning what should be the simple act of living off-grid into a battle for basic freedoms. Building your own home, growing food, or raising livestock has become a bureaucratic nightmare, buried under a mountain of unnecessary regulations. These so-called “health and safety” laws
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Turning Your Off-Grid Farm into a Profitable Business Starting a business on your off-grid farm or garden can be a rewarding and sustainable way to earn an income while living a self-sufficient lifestyle. By growing produce, fruits, vegetables, and other food items like jellies, jams, and baked goods, you can
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Ever thought about how you could turn something as industrial as IBC totes into a refreshing, eco-friendly outdoor shower? Well, someone out there did just that, and the results are both creative and surprisingly practical. What’s the Deal with IBC Totes? If you’re not familiar, IBC totes (or
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NEVER BUY "OFF GRID LAND" in a subdivision, especially one with a HOA CC&R's can come back to bite you in the @$$ if you're not diligent in your research before buying land. WATCH THIS VIDEO to see the proper way to deal
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Many people dream of their own off grid cabin, but the cost of building one can make it seem impossible to realize that dream. There are so many costs involved, and in the current climate, many of those costs are even higher than just a few short years ago. If
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SAFETY FIRST! Don't go jumping into the OFF GRID lifestyle without planning and proper safety and preparing. Be prepared. Be ready. Know how to survive. Plan your move and do it gradually. You could move off grid if you have the survival skills and knowledge to live out
