“I was looking for a place where I would have a sense of family and belonging, and where I could be more ecologically sustainable,” says Tanuki, age 34.
Becky, 23, was seeking somewhere more natural, that would allow her to...
Whether your reasons are environmental, financial, or both, nobody likes a high electricity bill. Well, accept maybe for the electric company!
Here are five simple tips you and your family can try to lower your electric usage and bills this...
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International Airport sought out to become energy independent after adding their first solar panels in...
Ever wanted to live in an off the grid cabin that you built yourself but didn't think you had the time, money, or know how? Well here are five examples of off the grid homes that were built by...
Low on wood at your local camp-site? Tired of hauling logs from one end of the property to the other? Is your BBQ pit rusting through or on it's last leg? A Swedish Torch might be the solution you...
The BioLite Campstove is a revolutionary camping tool that brings you a portable stove that doubles as USB charging device. This means on your next camping adventure, you can boil a full liter of water in less than five...
An great edition to any homestead or survival retreat is a solar cooker. As simple as they are effective, solar cookers use the sun's energy to heat and cook food placed in the center of the cooker. The cookers...
Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It's not likely.
Just last week, a team of chemists and engineers at USGS and the University of Iowa found neonicotinoids in treated and filtered drinking...
The Flow Hive team is celebrating another successful run on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, with sales for the Flow Hive 2 exceeding USD$1million (AU$1.2M) this morning.
The Flow Hive 2 is the culmination of a year of product development and reflects...
Off Grid Water Heater
Heating and cooling has always been a challenge for those living off grid, water in particular can be a challenge to heat effectively over winter. A balance must be struck between need, comfort, and energy use. Let's...
Moving off the grid and into a self-sufficient mode of living has the potential to be expensive. According to the EPA, renewable electricity conversion alone can create big invoices and take up a lot of valuable. However, the benefits of going off...
Freedom Cove
Tucked away in Clayoquot Sound, BC is a taste of homesteading heaven. Owned by Catherine King and Wayne Adams, Freedom Cove is an off the grid village of floating boathouses and sustainable gardens. The structure is only accessible...