Posts by Tom Russell

Off-grid living has come into the spotlight in recent times, not just because of its growing popularity as a lifestyle choice but because of the negative press around off-gridders being prosecuted by...

Making the decision to take your home off-grid and rely on solar power can be challenging, particularly if disconnecting from grid electric is irreversible. However, when researching this for myself,...

Living off-grid is a lifestyle choice that is gaining popularity. Many people are disillusioned with the idea of city life and no longer want to depend on the state for all their utilities. However,...

Animal waste off-grid or on the homestead is a valuable commodity that can be re-purposed to be useful in a number of ways. Human waste, however, is another off-grid challenge that you don’t hear...

An off-grid lifestyle can be achieved almost anywhere, but for some, it means getting away from it all and living beyond the reach of a standard cell connection. Although you may want to cut most...

When hiking, traveling to different countries, or living off the land in places where fresh, sanitized water is not readily available, it is vital to have a way to purify water. There are many...