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When most people think of off grid living they think more of individuals or maybe a single family, living away from society in a secluded cabin. That is simply the image that most people likely think of when the topic comes up. While that may be the case currently, at least for a significant portion of those living off...

Check this out! This is the perfect off grid zombie fortress to protect you and your family during the zombie apocalypse. This is about as off grid and high tech as you can get! I love rustic cabins and stone fireplaces and old pole barns as much as the next off grid homesteader, but there’s something I love about...

Think back to when you were a kid. What would have been one of the coolest things you could have had in your house? If you said anything other than a secret passage, well, you’re wrong! (Unless you said a pet dragon, then ya, ok, you have a valid point). Scooby Doo had secret passages in almost every episode,...

For some, going off grid involves the latest technology and all the modern conveniences they can afford, so long as they are generating their own power. For others, it is about going back to a simpler way of life, maybe with some technology to be able to still exist in the modern world to some degree, maybe not, living...

Sometimes you just have to look back in order to get inspired to move forward! This idea rings true today, especially when it comes to off grid, sustainable, and energy efficient building design. Now, back in the 1960’s and 1970’s geodesic domes were popular designs among hippies, artists, futurists and others but their popularity faded in the 80’s and...

These days there are more and more options if you want to go off grid, even if you want to do it in a remote region that isn’t ideal for more traditional buildings. One company, The Backcountry Hut Company, took some inspiration from IKEA and created flat pack cabin. Prefabricated, modular cabins that are perfect for your off grid...

How To Live Off Grid...With No Money? Want to move off grid? Here's how to do it now. You don't have to save money for years  for a down payment. You can move off grid right now. How? Easy. Sell everything you own and pay cash for a small piece of land and MOVE! "Whoa! Wait a minute! Slow...

"Ready-To-Go" "off the grid" home system that can be placed anywhere in the world and setup instant housing complete with water, power, and food. Many manufacturers do something similar to this, but they patent their designs and they are expensive and cost upwards of $100k or more. This Off Grid cabin unit would retail for around $35k depending on...

The average price of a new home in the U.S. is around $200,000 and currently climbing, and depending on where you live, that may not even get you much of a “home” to begin with, and we’re not talking about the square footage. Typical homes in the U.S. are, well, typical. They aren’t designed with off grid living in...

We’ve seen vehicles converted into off grid campers before, and most are familiar with the various tiny homes built on trailer frames, but sometimes you just need more space than smaller options provide. In these instances you may want to consider converting an old school bus into an off grid motorhome, especially if you have the experience and skills...

There are all kinds of ways to get started on an off grid lifestyle. In fact, you are only limited by your imagination (and probably building codes) when it comes to finding creative ways to make yourself an off the grid tiny home. One way is to build some sort of trailer, or to convert an existing vehicle into...

Need to wash clothes? No need for electricity! Try this awesome little foot powered washing machine and wash your clothes off grid style! How cool is this little machine? You don't need electricity to wash clothes anymore. This little green machine is perfect for RV'ers, #vanlife folks, and off gridders alike. It's small enough to fit in your trunk or...