We are in the middle of winter here on the mountain and trying our best to get anything done on our shed to house conversion. The problem is the constant snow and rain is really making that hard. When we do have a window to work, we try to get small projects done. This week we finally set up our really simple solar system. We plan to have a much more robust system in the future, but we have the solar panels so we figured we might as well try to capture some energy whenever we can.
Read MoreIf you have found this post, you probably are looking into putting a compost toilet in your off grid home, cabin, camper van, or other space where an alternative toilet is needed. You’ve come to the right place!
Read MoreWhen we first started looking for land, we didn’t really even know what we wanted out of a property besides space. We realized quickly that buying land is much different than buying a house. You will have to be your own advocate and you’ll have to know exactly what you are looking for and do your due diligence. All of this can be intimidating and overwhelming. This is the ultimate guide to buying land.
Read MoreOne of the most important journeys you will go on in your off grid journey is how to get water. When you arrive to your new land it’s probably the first (or at least second) thing you think about. And for good reason! We were no different.
Read MoreThis past December our 12X32’ shed was delivered. This shed was made by Old Hickory buildings and it was custom ordered. As we have posted about what we are doing we’ve gotten a lot of questions about the process, the cost, the legality, etc. While I am not experts on this matter, I do have a good amount of insight into what you should consider before doing this yourself.
Read MoreThere are a lots of reasons people get into gardening. Some people want to start gardening to save money. These people could quickly learn that growing your own food can sometimes cost more than buying food at the grocery store. However, gardening doesn't have to be expensive. One area where you can save money is on what you use to fill up your garden beds.
Read MoreWith the state of the world right now lots of people are looking for ways to be more food secure, and having chickens is a great way to provide sustainable food for you and your family. However, it's not easy or cheap raising chicks. So, here are some things you should know before you go out and buy a bunch of super cute chicks.
Read MoreIt's the middle of winter, and everything is dead. Well almost. If it's alive, the chickens have eaten it. We are still working on making the chicken coop and run the most entertaining place it can be for them, but we felt like they still need something more. Then we discovered fodder.
Read MoreYou can grow a big supply of lettuce at home and be on your way to food security. Learn how to get the most out of your plants in this post.
Read MoreStarting a garden from scratch can be expensive! We are showing you ho to find free materials and pallets and repurpose them into free garden beds!
Read MoreWe knew we were going to need a source of power before we have a chance to get our solar system set up, so I started researching portable generators. The information is overwhelming and full of terms I knew nothing about. While I am certainly not an expert in generators now, I have a few of the basics down so I wanted to share those with you.
Read MoreOur garden ambitions are high this year. We have big dreams and a lot of garden beds to build still. So naturally, we need a legitimate set up for starting seeds. I came up with something that you could order online and have delivered straight to your door, and it's only two products that add up to under $100.
Read MoreYou’ve heard people saying going off grid is hard work and if you are seriously considering it like we were, you may think you’re ready for it. And you might be! Here are some things to deeply consider about yourself before taking the plunge.
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