Preserving food is often a crucial part of living off-grid. It allows you to make the most of your food throughout the year. Canning and jarring are familiar ways of doing this, but dehydration is another option. Dehydrated food is packed with flavor, retains more beneficial nutrients and is less bulky to store. What is…
More people are choosing to live alongside other like-minded families and join an off-grid communities. This allows them to share skills, resources and ideas. Rural Texas has wide open spaces and favorable laws, so you may wonder if they already have lots of off-grid communities: Texas is home to millions of off-gridders but it’s most…
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 local authorities. What is the background for this, and why does the government criminalize off-grid living? The government does not generally criminalize off-grid…
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, I discovered that it might be possible to switch between on grid and off-grid with relative ease; to find out if it would work for…
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, living off the grid is not easy, and it does require some sacrifice and a commitment to change. This will require…
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 ties with civilization, reliable communication is essential in case of emergency or to stay in touch with friends and family….
As a result of climate change, many people worldwide are turning to off-grid methods to be more environmentally friendly. But does going off the grid guarantee that you’re having less of an impact on the environment? Living off the grid can help to conserve the environment if you adopt the right measures. For example, prioritize…
When living in an off-grid home, you may consider beekeeping as a way to help the environment, your wallet, and your desire for self-sustainability. But, do the benefits outweigh the risks when it comes to this endeavor? What should you take into consideration before deciding to don the beekeeping suit? Beekeeping yields many benefits that…
In many cases, the off-grid lifestyle can save you money; however, getting started and setting up your home can be expensive. There are solar panels to fit, tools, and equipment to buy and maybe even the courses and training you need to develop some necessary skills. To fund all this, you’ll likely need a regular…
The idea of living off-grid has become increasingly popular as more and more people become environmentally conscious. However, before taking the plunge, homeowners should consider if going off-grid may impact their home’s value. Sure, shows like Unplugged Nation and Building Off the Grid are entertaining, but is going all off-grid the right choice for you…