When I first moved into my off-grid cabin, no one had lived there for more than 10 years. However, the previous tenants did leave behind a couple hundred candles and cases of glass jars with no lids. I used candles ...
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5 Tips For Finding Off-Grid Land Where No One Will Bother You
One of the basic tenets of private property ownership is the right to exclude others. However, this right in and of itself does not guarantee people won’t bother you on your off-the-grid homestead. First, nearby neighbors or other people may ...
Read More »Off-Grid Living In A 150-Square-Foot Tiny Home
When you think of off-grid living, you often picture a large homestead on a huge picturesque piece of land. But there’s a growing movement in the off-grid community for tiny homes – small, modest homes occupied by people who believe ...
Read More »Homesteading In Alaska: One Family’s Amazing Story
Living off the grid is challenging anywhere, but living off grid in Alaska – the coldest state in the US – presents unique challenges. Of course, it also brings amazing rewards, and on this week’s edition of Off The Grid ...
Read More »Canada Or U.S.: Which Is Best For Off-Grid Living?
The United States and Canada are both vast nations with diverse geography, terrain and weather. Both countries offer many different opportunities for those looking for an off-the-grid homestead. Which nation is preferable depends on what’s most important to the homesteader. ...
Read More »The 5 Greatest Threats To Off-Grid Living
It’s nothing short of ironic that this nation, which was founded, explored, and made great by adventurous and self-reliant people, has now become a haven for those who insist on being cradled and sheltered by convenience. Responding to the demand ...
Read More »4 Off-Grid Advantages Of Living In A Tent
Perhaps you have been searching for the perfect alternative housing option. You desire something that produces a very small footprint and gets you as close to the natural world around you as possible. Has tent living crossed your mind? After ...
Read More »4 ‘Miracle’ Medicinal Foods You Should Stockpile
If you are a homesteader or someone who believes in preparedness, you likely already include first-aid supplies such as alcohol, Band-Aids and antibacterial ointment along with your food storage. However, have you thought about storing foods that can be used ...
Read More »10 Must-Have Tools For Every Homestead
I will be the first to admit I am a through and through firearms nut. Like many fellow firearms “nuts,” I frequently cruise online rifle forums where just about everyone with a keyboard, an ego, and an AR-15 likes to ...
Read More »How To Make All-Natural Glue … Just Like The Native Americans Did
Did you know that it is possible to make glue with limited, natural resources? When you are off-grid or in the wilderness and limited in what you can acquire, you make the best use out of what scant materials you ...
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