Off Grid

Off grid is defined as “not being dependent on public utilities, especially the use of electricity.”  Pretty much everyone believes[...]

All through social media and in blogs across the net, we see inspirational people who have completely cut ties with[...]

Most of us know by now that it is possible to go 100% off-the-grid with your home.  We also know[...]

Every winter, power outages inevitably hit. When they do, hundreds or even thousands of people find themselves without a source[...]

Those of you old enough to remember the TV show The Honeymooners, may also recall their ice box, which (spoiler[...]

Power outages are incredibly common.  Surprisingly, power outages are even getting worse in the USA.  According to Inside Energy, the[...]

For most people, it is nearly impossible to imagine a life without electricity. How are you supposed to cook your[...]

When it comes to off-grid living, it is the thought of going without electricity which gets to most people. This[...]

Going off grid isn’t just about saving money or doing your part for the environment.  Going off grid means you[...]

The grid has gone down and you have no heat! Luckily, there is the internet with loads of information about[...]

When I was in my 20s, I moved into an apartment. Little did I know that the landlord hadn’t turned[...]

I recently went camping with a neighbor who had previously boasted about his wilderness skills. When we arrived at base[...]

When talking about off-grid living, it is usually electric systems which gets mentioned first.  I guess people can’t imagine living[...]

When you live off grid, you are also disconnecting yourself from the municipal sewage system.  Sewage is something that people[...]

There are 3 core things we need for survival: food, shelter, and water. Of these, most of us really take[...]

You can go weeks without food but your body can only survive about 3 days without water. Before those 3[...]