The Solar Panels Are Up!
Our solar panels are up and running! Let me walk you through our setup so you can see what we did…
Helpful tips for living without electricity, without municipal water supply and sanitation services.
Our solar panels are up and running! Let me walk you through our setup so you can see what we did…
I thought it would be a good idea to catch our sink water to use to flush the toilet. Here’s what I’ve learned…
Today I did all of our laundry by hand. It was actually kinda fun! And I learned a few things that will help it go more quickly next time.
What we’ll run on solar power, what we won’t, and some alternatives we’ve considered for off-grid cooking, refrigeration, and water.
Too many people know nothing of the dangers of this new technology that is quietly being installed in every home across the United States. Get informed! *Update* How we refused the Smart Meter.
Not all hand pumps are created equally. Some are only for shallow wells. Some cannot be used alongside a submersible pump. And some have a lot more options than others. I’ve done my homework, and have decided upon my favorite hand pump for emergency back-up…
10 tips for surviving a prolonged power outage.
As we plan to go off-grid, we realize that we have a lot of changes to make, and a lot of research to do!