If you don’t have access to mains sewerage or want to make your home completely independent, you will need to find an effective way of disposing of your waste.  Household wastewater fits...

Solar panels are a great way to save money on your utility bills, but what is the difference between off and on-grid systems? On-grid solar panels are connected to a local power utility via the...

Wells are a fantastic way to supply water to your off-grid home, but they aren't always practical. If you don't have the space or money to install one, what else can you do to get an off-grid water...

Recently, I’ve seen the terms ‘solar panels’ and ‘photovoltaic cells’ used interchangeably, but do they refer to the same thing? Solar panels and photovoltaic cells (PV cells) refer to...

When I think about generating off-grid electricity, I automatically think of solar power. But is that my only option? I did my research and several different ways to run an off-grid home. 8 ways...

If you live in an urban or suburban area, you are unlikely to have access to several acres of land to grow food for your family. Still, you shouldn't give up on your dream of self-sufficiency. To...