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Going off grid is never truly an easy process. There are a variety of issues you need to consider before you do, and even once you have a plan, various permits or laws can try to limit what you can and can’t do depending on where you live. Of course, as we advance so does our technology, and that...

Living off grid requires some sort of way to power your home, unless of course you’re going to forego electricity or having to call electrical service provider and return to using candles or oil lamps, in which case, you’re probably not reading this right now. Electrical build outs involve installing systems for power and lighting. The most popular method...

Amazing new tech generates 10 liters of water per day from thin air! One thing we all need to survive is clean and safe drinking water. It is also the one thing most under threat from pollution, climate change, and even the overconsumption by corporate interests. Without clean and safe drinking water, life as we know not only gets...

If you’re going to live off grid you’re most likely going to want to find ways to provide the power you need to at least stay connected to friends and family, have electricity for refrigeration, lighting, to run various power tools, and more. There are certainly options out there for that. We’ve got wind turbines, water turbines (if you...

It is no secret that we are facing an epidemic in terms of the lack of affordable housing across the United States. To be clear, this isn’t due to a lack of actual housing as the number of vacant homes is reportedly just under 20 million, while the homeless population on any given day is estimated to be somewhere...

Imagine a solar powered electric VW Bus! Now you don't have to. Here it is! This converted VW Bus will do an amazing 120MPH and it's electric! Holy cow! Which means, if you're off grid or living the off grid vanlife, strap some solar panels to this bad boy and you can power your VW Bus with solar energy!...

When it comes to moving off grid you have your options when it comes to what type of housing you can use. You can spend a ton of money and go high tech and high class with top of the line everything. You can go tiny home and try to spend as little money as possible with as little...

Shipping container homes are nothing new at this point. Those seeking to downsize or find a cheaper option for a tiny home, or an off grid cabin have been using them for years now. They are relatively affordable, they can be stacked, modified and laid side by side or end to end in...

13 Best Animals To Raise For Food - This is a detailed expansion of our Don’t Make This Dangerous Mistake When Buying Your Off Grid Land! article. 13 Animals You Can Raise For Food/Meat/Profit Chickens – Meat, Eggs, Feathers Pigs – Meat, Hides Cows – Meat, Milk (cheese), Hides Goats – Meat, Milk (cheese), Hides Sheep – Meat, Wool (for clothing), Hides Rabbits – Meat and Hides Turkeys – Meat...

Bees have been in the news off and on for years now, usually in reference to the massive losses and die offs that have impacted their populations across the globe. While causes seem to be more varied than some might claim, it is also likely that various pesticides have had a hand in these massive die offs, though disease,...

In the comments section of any post about exploring space you can find those who question why those resources aren’t used to feed the hungry, or combat other issues here on Earth. While, we certainly have a lot of issues on our planet to deal with, what many fail to understand is that many of the technologies that get...

We all know that tiny homes remain popular for a variety of reasons. They allow you to own a home at a fraction of the usual cost, they can be built on portable trailer platforms, they are often more energy efficient, and they are great for those who want to live a less materialistic lifestyle, just to name a...