Members of the U.S Armed Forces give up the luxuries of everyday civilian living for years. It is only natural that they, like anyone else, would want to own a home someday. Thankfully the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has a program to help make this possible. However, there are restrictions. One question that pops…
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…
In the long term, living off-grid will save you money; however, getting everything you need to replace the standard utilities is likely to be expensive. To afford this, you may be considering getting a loan or even a mortgage. Getting a loan for an off-grid home can be challenging. It’s unlikely that a large bank…
Insuring your home is a critical way to minimize your losses should the worst happen, but paying the premium can be an expense that you could do without. If your home is off-grid, is this likely to drive up the cost of the policy? Some features of off-grid homes can put them at greater risk…
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…
It’s possible to take your home off-grid and keep going out to work your 9 to 5. However, for many people going off-grid requires them to devote most of the working week to tasks around their property. As a result, you may find your self in need of some extra income. To develop your income,…
When I think about off-grid living, I think about getting back to basics and having to save every penny. But, does taking your home off-grid mean that you must give up on luxury altogether? Going off-grid can be expensive, so it can be necessary to make tough decisions about what you need. However, recent developments…
When I think about living off-grid, I think about saving money. But, as soon as I started pricing up some of the necessary equipment, I realized that it can be far from cheap. Between $60,000 and $100,000 covers most things you will need to get you started off-grid. The exact cost depends on several factors,…