We have just gotten our first pigs! We waited so long because we wanted to make sure we had the capacity to take on this project, and the time is finally here. I am going to share everything we researched, questioned, bought, planned for, and did in order to finally have pigs as part of our homestead.
Read MoreBecause we are building everything on our land from the ground up, we have a lot of garden tools and we have no where to put them. This really is the perfect solution for our garden tools and it’s a quick and simple project!
Read MoreThere’s nothing like the feeling of having the absolute right things on your body when you set out to do some work or chores. And it’s terrible when you are wearing the wrong thing. Over the past 2 years of living off grid, we have slowly figured out the best clothing, shoes, and accessories to fit each situation, whether it’s the heat of summer or the dead of winter. Here are the things we swear by!
Read MoreWhen we first moved onto our land, we had absolutely no systems in place. We set up our first bathroom the day we moved here. I had already built the composting toilet, thank goodness! But a composting toilet was our only option for a toilet for the foreseeable future. Here’s how we made our new and improved composting toilet.
Read MoreAfter 2+ years of living on our land, our off grid bathroom is FINALLY complete! But boy what a journey our bathrooms have been over the past two years. It all started when our tarp shower shredded in the windy season. Here’s how we made it from start to finish.
Read MoreIf you have considered going off grid, you are probably wondering what the heck it would take. And I’m here to tell you that that is a very valid question/concern. If we had to do it all over again, this is what we wish we would’ve known…
Read MoreWhat if you want a garden and don’t have that much time or you simply aren’t that motivated to do the work? You might even be fully committed to growing your own produce and flowers but it all seems so overwhelming. Below I will give you 10 tips on how to make gardening easier.
Read MoreIf you're embarking on an off-grid living journey, one of the essential aspects to consider is waste management. When it comes to dealing with human waste, composting toilets can be a game-changer. Similar to the importance of figuring out water sources, choosing the right composting toilet for you is crucial for the successful of the toilet in any off-grid or on grid lifestyle.
Read MoreWe are in the middle of winter here on the mountain and trying our best to get anything done on our shed to house conversion. The problem is the constant snow and rain is really making that hard. When we do have a window to work, we try to get small projects done. This week we finally set up our really simple solar system. We plan to have a much more robust system in the future, but we have the solar panels so we figured we might as well try to capture some energy whenever we can.
Read MoreIf you have found this post, you probably are looking into putting a compost toilet in your off grid home, cabin, camper van, or other space where an alternative toilet is needed. You’ve come to the right place!
Read MoreWhen we first started looking for land, we didn’t really even know what we wanted out of a property besides space. We realized quickly that buying land is much different than buying a house. You will have to be your own advocate and you’ll have to know exactly what you are looking for and do your due diligence. All of this can be intimidating and overwhelming. This is the ultimate guide to buying land.
Read MoreOne of the most important journeys you will go on in your off grid journey is how to get water. When you arrive to your new land it’s probably the first (or at least second) thing you think about. And for good reason! We were no different.
Read MoreThis past December our 12X32’ shed was delivered. This shed was made by Old Hickory buildings and it was custom ordered. As we have posted about what we are doing we’ve gotten a lot of questions about the process, the cost, the legality, etc. While I am not experts on this matter, I do have a good amount of insight into what you should consider before doing this yourself.
Read MoreThere are a lots of reasons people get into gardening. Some people want to start gardening to save money. These people could quickly learn that growing your own food can sometimes cost more than buying food at the grocery store. However, gardening doesn't have to be expensive. One area where you can save money is on what you use to fill up your garden beds.
Read MoreWith the state of the world right now lots of people are looking for ways to be more food secure, and having chickens is a great way to provide sustainable food for you and your family. However, it's not easy or cheap raising chicks. So, here are some things you should know before you go out and buy a bunch of super cute chicks.
Read MoreIt's the middle of winter, and everything is dead. Well almost. If it's alive, the chickens have eaten it. We are still working on making the chicken coop and run the most entertaining place it can be for them, but we felt like they still need something more. Then we discovered fodder.
Read MoreYou can grow a big supply of lettuce at home and be on your way to food security. Learn how to get the most out of your plants in this post.
Read MoreStarting a garden from scratch can be expensive! We are showing you ho to find free materials and pallets and repurpose them into free garden beds!
Read MoreWe knew we were going to need a source of power before we have a chance to get our solar system set up, so I started researching portable generators. The information is overwhelming and full of terms I knew nothing about. While I am certainly not an expert in generators now, I have a few of the basics down so I wanted to share those with you.
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