Living off-grid means living in a home without connections to public utilities such as water, sewer and electricity.
Basics of off grid wastewater management include greywater, blackwater, septic systems, sewage treatment plants, and composting toilets.
Off-grid laundry solutions can be tricky, as washing clothes by hand the old fashioned way is backbreaking work. A simple foot pedal-powered washing machine makes quick work of dirty clothes and its downright fun to
What do you do about home security on the off-grid or any homestead? We'll share tips on how to protect your home from unwanted intruders.
A look at the 600 square foot small cabin house on the farm. The little get away cabin may be small in size, but it's big in living space!
Basics of off grid wastewater management include greywater, blackwater, septic systems, sewage treatment plants, and composting toilets.
Whether you are off the grid or just looking to add a toilet solution to your property, Cinderella Eco solutions make it easy with their propane or electric, waterless, odorless incineration toilets.
Looking to live off-grid or just lower your electricity bill? Turn a car alternator into alternative energy by building this cheap and easy wind generator for home.
Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.
Refrigerators are the biggest energy suckers outside of air-conditioning units. So if you want to go off the grid the biggest challenge will be to get rid of the fridge!
This off grid cabin is a beautiful example of a solar-powered tiny house built on a small budget, and it has no mortgage or utility bills!
Comparing off grid toilets for your home? Learn about five different options, as well as what we use. Our answer may surprise you.
Everyone can create a bee hotel to help bees and other pollinators! Here are 27 incredible bee hotels of all sizes for inspiration.
It's absolutely gorgeous inside.
This real estate listing from Offshore Properties on this small San Juan County island has 9.9 acres and one tiny cabin.
Living willow structures are a cheap, sustainable way to add gorgeous elements to your property. Here are 15 incredible living willow project ideas.
Learn how to hang a gallery wall quickly with these affordable frames and pretty art lights! No hardwiring required!
Available for rent on Airbnb, the solar-powered Contanium shipping container cabin offers peaceful solitude with all of the comforts of a luxury cabin.
Learn how to make a simple yet effective salve using jewelweed, an herb with powerful anti-itch properties that you might be surprised to find growing close to home. Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), which also goes by
How I converted a 10 x 20 shed into an off grid cottage that is not only functional but aesthetically beautiful as well, without plumbing or electrical wiring.
Name: Lei and Dijon and their children, Lola and Harrison Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: +- 500 square meters (property size: 700 square meters) Years lived in: Owned 1 year Lei and Dijon had been house hunting for awhile when they came across this place; they knew it was the one at first sight. Lei is an interior designer and retail consultant and instantly saw the potential. They signed the deal within 24 hours!
Want to build your own off-grid cabin but don’t know where to start? Discover how to design the perfect floor plan that guarantees your success!
This is a 200 sq. ft. off grid tiny house sent in by Andrew Cox. Hey there, check out my 200 sq. ft. tiny house. It's hidden in high desert of the Pacific Northwest and is
How To Live Large In A Small Space. A look at the 140 square foot mini cabin floor plan that will serve as an overnight tiny home for guests to the farm.
Building a cabin on a budget is easier than some might think, but it does have its challenges. Here are some tips how to build an off grid cabin.
How to setup and use a homestead layout planner so you can map out what to include and where to locate each area of your homestead setup.
Lemon balm has many health benefits and one of the best ways to use it is in a tincture. Learn how to make this lemon balm tincture using fresh lemon balm!
Compost is the product you get out of composting – a material that you can as fertilizer in the garden and to build up soil structure.
During times of crisis, it's important to protect your property from looters. Here are some creative ways to maintain home security.
by Kristina Von Kroug Republished from http://freerangequest.wordpress.com/ Living full-time on the road and in the woods has put our survive and thrive priorities up front – instead of paying someone else to take care of our needs, the basics take up a good chunk of our time. Shelter, food and water, hygiene, animal care, and the
Check out the best mini wood stove for camper vans to keep your conversion van camper warm from the winters cold camping nights