How-To

Image source: NJ.com The power of the almighty dollar may be diminishing and the economy both nationally and internationally teetering, according to some financial experts. While...

Image source: blog.gaiam.com Off-the-grid homes and retreats can be constructed from conventional materials, but are often tight-budget builds designed to harness their power from the earth...

Image source: Bambino Diapers. Cloth diapering isn’t for everyone. You need to embrace the idea that your child’s mess isn’t going into a trashcan and out...

When you spill some salt, do you toss a pinch over your left shoulder? If so, you are passing down to your family a legend that...

Image source: National Geographic The Amish culture is alive and well in America, and we can learn a lot from their way of life. There are...

Image source: robheggen.com Shipping containers have become increasingly popular in the off-the-grid community. Recycling (or upcycling) cargo containers into energy efficient and environmentally friendly dwellings is...

Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series. Next installment: Long-term power outages.  Electrical power outages are becoming more and more common. With the...

I discovered the many benefits of that wonder powder, Diatomaceous Earth (“DE” for short), when our goats got sick last year. Only about a year into...

Choosing the best location for your off-the-grid homestead will likely surpass the skills of a typical real estate agent. Selecting the right piece of land will...

Mention eucalyptus oil to an Australian who is a long way from home, and you are almost sure to get a big reaction. To many Australians,...