Off the grid

Living off the grid can be a challenge, but it's an incredibly rewarding lifestyle. Here are 9 things you need to live efficiently in isolation.

Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than

Interested in off grid living preparation but don't know where to begin? Here are 10 things you can do right now to get started.

There are a number of ways you can get online when you're living off the grid. Here are some of our favorite options, including what we use at our remote home in the subarctic.

Dreaming of living off the grid? Read how one family achieved an off grid homestead WITHOUT going into debt! With a willingness to DIY, you can, too!

If you're living off the grid, you'll need a way to purify your drinking water. Here's a list of water purification methods to consider.

Have you ever wanted to be free of the stresses of your present life? Ever considered breaking out on your own and living independently of the public utilities and other so-called modern conveniences that seem to keep

To make this list of states for homesteaders, I took into account laws, weather, land prices, cost of living, property taxes, and more.

Sooner or later, your fuel will run out. When they do, you'll need a stockpile of hand-powered tools and the knowledge to use them.

How we keep our off the grid house cool all summer long during hot Kentucky summers without any air conditioning. Tips and tricks to cool off naturally.