Going off the grid

Living off the grid can be a challenge, but it's an incredibly rewarding lifestyle. Here are 9 things you need to live efficiently in isolation.

Are you thinking about going off grid? One of the most significant decisions you'll make is where to live. While the off-grid movement has become more mainstream, many places still aren't friendly towards off grid

Sometimes You Just Need to Go off the Grid

Living off the grid is tough, but living off-grid with no money is even tougher. Nonetheless, it is possible with the right approach.

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When you live off the grid, figuring out your washroom and toilet situation is a priority. Whether you choose indoor plumbing or outdoor plumbing, here's what I've learned about the best toilets for off grid living over the past 11 years.

There are many “best places to live off grid” lists floating around on the internet, but the majority of them focus on just one key aspect…

Thinking of going off-grid with your family? Or maybe you’re exploring the idea of taking the home or homestead partially off grid. Is it all or nothing? Here are answers to commonly asked questions about off-grid living for beginners. Tips from real off grid homesteaders to take you to self-sufficiency. There’s more to off grid than solar panels!

Off Grid Checklist: Become Self-Reliant with these Steps. The hardest part is always getting started. With something as “drastic” as going off grid, it can seem pretty daunting. Do you start by learning carpentry? Or how about how to grow and preserve your own food? The process of going off-grid will be different for everyone, but this checklist should help you out.

If you're new to homesteading, you should know that there are several critical homesteading mistakes that are very easy to make.