In the Oxford dictionary, the definition of the word “self sufficient” is simple. If you are self-sufficient, then you need no outside help in satisfying …
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If you live in a tiny house, you’ll likely have to forgo a lot of modern-day conveniences. But what if you’re not quite ready to …
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Living off the land – sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?! Spending your days working away on your own piece of paradise, making enough to pay the …
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Does the lack of a proper bathroom put you off the idea of off-grid life? Many aspects of off-grid living sound romantic and glamorous – …
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What goes down the drain… well, as the expression goes, it goes down the drain. If you flush something down the toilet, most people tend …
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When people visit our off-grid homestead, one of the questions we often get asked (after they’ve finished admiring the chickens!) is what we do about …
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If you are anything like me, the word “career” will make you shudder! The main allure of creating an off-grid life was ditching the “9 …
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Do you stress about having guests come to stay? I sure do. My husband and I share our home with six dogs, four of which …
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Doing your laundry off-grid doesn’t necessarily mean “difficult.” What it does mean is doing it “differently.” Washing clothes, generations ago, was a true workout. When …
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Many homeowners are looking for ways to save money, and solar powered well pumps are on the list. Since many rural communities have personal water …
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Whole house generators are expensive to install. They’re incredibly useful during a power outage, but does a whole house generator add value to your home …
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In summer, it gets really, really hot here. We can go inside the house or use aircon to cool down, but what about our animals? …
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Whole house generators can really save your bacon (literally!) during a storm or power cut. I’ve told you our story of the three lost freezers …
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So, you’ve picked out your animals and they are happily on your homestead now, grazing and laying and doing their thing. What happens when the …
This article contains my four top picks for the best whole house generator for those sudden power cuts or going off-grid. Below, I’ll talk about …
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