Off Grid Living
Fellow Homesteaders Land on National TV by Building Off The Grid
Formerly just small-town urban homesteaders, Timmy and Amber Bradshaw of Pawleys Island, South Carolina moved with their three children less than a year ago to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Just three months on their new land, they received an opportunity to film the construction of their new homestead for Building Off The Grid.
Read MoreLiving Off The Grid- What You Need to Know
After living in the city for all our lives we decided to leave it all behind and move off the grid. Smart? Crazy? A little insane? Maybe a touch of all three. If you’re considering this lifestyle, I’m sure you have a lot of questions. We want to share our experience with you, the good…
Read MoreOh No! There’s NO Toilet Paper! 5 Toilet Paper Alternatives
Never in a MILLION years would I have thought I would see the day where security had to guard the toilet paper isles in stores because people were wiping the shelves clean! That’s right, we live in the day and time where there is a toilet paper shortage and not a square to spare!…
Read MoreTwo Week Family Meal Plan for Crisis & Disasters- With FREE Printable
The crisis that we are world today has many of us in quarantine and more to come. They are calling for two weeks but some are facing months or longer. The empty store shelves are causing global panic and people are rushing to the stores in hopes to find food for their families in…
Read More10 Plants To Plant For Home Security
When creating a fortress of solitude, most people think about building a fence to keep unwanted visitors out. However, plants make a much better defense for home security. Fences tend to draw curiosity, while plants seem to go unnoticed. That is until someone tries to walk through them! Here are ten amazing plants you need…
Read MoreBuilding Off The Grid: Getting Started
To begin, I need to state that every build is different and every situation is unique. It would be impossible to cover every possible case scenario for building off the grid. Hopefully, I will be able to lead you in the right direction in getting started, or at least give you some new ideas.
Read MoreHome Security For The Off-Grid (or any) Homestead
Home Security For The Off-Grid Homestead You’ve made the decision and investment to use an off-grid power source: solar, wind, hydro, your own generator, or a combination. You’ve detached your homestead from the grid. This is certainly a significant step in self-sufficiency but what about home security on the off-grid homestead?
Read MoreBathing Off-Grid With Our Outdoor Shower & How to Stay Clean Without Electricity
Power loss, natural disaster, camping, broke water lines and more, are all reasons why you may need to take an outdoor shower. Bathing off-grid or without electricity can be tricky, see what we do for ideas on how to stay clean.
Read MoreDiscovering the Best Renewable Energy Source For Your Homestead
Living off-grid has its own benefits and rewards. Depending on which level of off-grid living you choose, discovering the best renewable energy source for your homestead can be of the utmost importance. There are many reasons people choose to be off-grid. The most obvious is the saving of money on monthly power bills. Without…
Read More6 Space-Saving Tips For Tiny House Living
When we moved our family of five from over 2,500 sq ft to just 500, we faced some difficult challenges. Many involved too much stuff and finding peace in a tiny home. The biggest challenge was finding space for all of our things we needed for everyday use. Here are 6 space-saving tips for tiny…
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