Building with earthbags: there are so many excellent reasons for doing it, and below I have listed a few just because I can not restrain myself. But what we really want to know is how long it takes to build one. Of course, it depends on the size of the building and...
10 Ways To Keep Your Tiny House Safe And Secure
What a great feeling, to finally have that tiny house, or to build towards living the tiny life. But what about theft and protection against the elements? A tiny house may be more prone to theft and the elements than a regular house. This greatly depends on the kind...
Setting Up A Permaculture Food Forest In A Tropical Climate
Maybe you have joined a permaculture course and are eager to start your own food forest, or you are living in the tropics and want to set up a permaculture food forest. A permaculture food forest is not just about plants; it is also about collecting rainwater, setting...
Building With Cob In A Humid Climate
Building with cob is a way to use soil as a natural building material. It is durable, ready at hand, and easy. People all over the world have built with cob for centuries. But how to deal with humidity? Hot climates, as well as cold climates, can suffer from heavy...
5 Most Popular Hobbies For People Living In Tiny Houses
Living in a tiny house seems like a dream come true. But what do people living in a tiny house do as a pastime, and how do they pursue their passions in the limited space that they have at their disposal? Arnold from The Netherlands explains it all to us. He converted...
How to find land for a tiny house in Europe?
So you have made the decision to live in a tiny house, or are contemplating the option to do so. A key factor is finding a location: how can you find land that you can use to set up a tiny living life? Tiny house is a broad term - we are talking vans, gypsy wagons,...
Five reasons for going off the grid in Nicaragua
Ever since the pandemic hit the world, more and more people have started to flock to Nicaragua, seeking more freedom and alternative ways of living. Now, what exactly does Nicaragua have to offer that makes it such an ideal place for going off the grid? Read below...
Why people go off-grid | The 10 biggest reasons
Off-grid living: more and more people all over the globe are (re)discovering this truly sustainable way of life. Here you can read all about the benefits of this alternative lifestyle. 1 Autonomy By living off-grid you can make yourself less dependent on companies and...