Tag: off-grid
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Simple Shortcuts to Living Off-Grid
The ideal situation for living off grid would be to own your own land with acerage, good soil, a well or spring, and the resources to raise animals and grow and process lots of food. This is obviously something that most people will have to work up to, homesteading definitely takes time, patience and resources.…
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Oil Lamps (Video)
I love YouTuber Becky’s Homestead. She’s got great videos of her various projects and she’s quite impressive, she built her own cabin, by hand, herself! She has lots of animals, an impressive garden and tons of experience. I was browsing her channel recently and found this great video on oil lamps. Oil lamps are a…
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The Benefits of Solar Water Heaters
As the cost of energy rises, more and more people are looking toward solar power. One of the areas that interest them the most is solar water heating. While it can seem more expensive in the beginning, utilizing a solar water heater has the potential to provide you with a substantial amount of saved money…
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Surviving Life Unplugged
Living off-grid can be a hard transition, and it may include life without internet or cell service, at least for a time. If you are considering at least a temporary transition to unplugged life, here are some tips to stay connected when you’re not…connected. Keep Your Smartphone If you don’t have internet access and/or cell service…
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Things to Consider Before Building an Outhouse
When living off-grid long-term, one factor that everyone must face is waste management. Going about it improperly will have a serious effect on your comfort, and could have a serious effect on your health. The most traditional way to handle the issue is the age-old outhouse. If placed and maintained properly, an outhouse will not…
