Category: Living Off The Grid

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 up a grey water system, a water …

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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 …

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Over the past decade or so, intentional, sustainable, and green living has become incredibly important to many people. The desire to take those precepts to the next level, to disconnect from society’s systems and build your life off the grid, has grown equally strong. With such an explosion in interest has also come an unprecedented …

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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 …

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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 about the possibilities that this hidden gem has …

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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 governments, and more dependent on yourself. The decisions companies make may …

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If you are excited about the opportunities that van life offers, you probably have a basic understanding of what it means to be a van dweller. For decades, people have been adapting vans into comfortable places to live. So, what should everyone know about van life? Van dwelling is a lifestyle in which people trade …

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In this piece learn everything you need to know about mushroom hunting in Missouri from a true mycophile. Click to learn more.

In this article, you will find what kinds of mushrooms you can find in Oregon, when you can find them, and so much more. Click to learn more.

In this piece, we will take a look into the most popular wild mushrooms this state has to offer along with some tips & tricks to tracking them down.

In this piece we cover mushroom hunting in the great state of Michigan. Read here to learn everthing you need to know.

In this article, we teach you how to get started hunting mushrooms with 8 tips from a true mycophile. Click and learn how to secure your next harvest.

Eat wild, save money, and read our guide to foraging for wild chanterelle mushrooms. Click to learn more.

In this piece, we give you some advice on foraging tools and how to get started with finding wild edibles for food.

In this article, we cover different off-grid refrigerators options and explain the costs and benefits of popular the following 4 most popular off-grid refrigeration solutions.

In this article, you will learn how to filter water effectively, ways to clean water without a filter, and the most commonly used types of water filters out there.

Heating your home to a comfortable level is an essential part of being a homeowner. Two popular ways to do so are traditional wood stoves and modern pellet stoves. Each offers a way to harness a renewable fuel source and can produce plenty of heat for almost any home size. The question becomes which stove …

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In this article, we put together a list of the top 5 best yurt kits available, including classic manufacturers and those innovating the market. Click to discover the magic of yurts.

Read discover how to find, store, and use water when living off the grid.

Read on to learn more about the basics of off-grid heating and compare the pros and cons of various options to best suit your living situation.

Building a chicken coop to keep your flock happy, healthy, and safe? Read more to get expert advice from a true off grid lifer.