Living off the grid is not as easy as some would want you to think, especially if you are not used to working long hours outdoors. Far too many people jump on the bandwagon of living off the grid, but …
Living off the grid doesn’t mean that you do not need a job or a career, far from it. The good news is that living off the grid isn’t that expensive if you have already everything set up like the …
Living off the grid on a boat comes with a lot of challenges when you compare it to living off the grid on land. The good news is that it is possible, and there are several people who live on …
A lot of people have asked me if is it worth living off the grid, generally speaking, I would always say yes, but that also depends on what kind of person you are and what are your short and long …
Right off the bat, I am going to burst your bubble, as all states have building codes. However, some counties and regions either have no building codes or are not enforced at all. Building codes are extremely important, especially in …
A lot of people who start their off grid journey tend to ignore permits. There is a big misconception that if you build in a remote area then you do not need a permit as nobody will find out about …
Generally speaking, most people set up their solar panels on the roof of their houses, as this is an ideal place for them. While on the roof they will be in direct sunlight for most of the day which will …
Living off the grid in the tropics is like living in a paradise, although not everything is all sunshine and rainbows. For every climate, there are at least a couple of drawbacks when it comes to living off the grid. …
There are some people who live off the grid in an apartment, however, there are a lot of challenges for it. The main problem with apartments is that they tend to be small, generating power with solar panels, harvesting rainwater, …
A lot of people do not know but you can actually live off the grid in a city, although in most areas this can be fairly difficult. Most cities will not allow you to disconnect from utilities, especially from sewage …