Solar passive houses are the name of ease – a brief discussion
Passive solar houses have made it possible to live with minimal temperature variations. Without investing any money in heating or cooling, you can save dramatically on these bills....
“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...
Beaver Boxes
Tiny Homes. Container Homes. Backyard Modulars.
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Embrace The Beaver!
Our construction company has been founded 10 years ago, at the very peak of the building frenzy in the US…
Since then we’ve...
Long before you live off-grid, you'll need to rethink a few things about modern living, and learn a few new skills as well. Off-grid living comes with a decent learning curve.
This is especially true when you've grown up in...
Just when you thought renouncing society and sailing the oceans in a submarine was impractical...enter the SeaJet Capsule!
No, really--this incredible thing uses a combination of solar power and wind power to propel itself, and much more.
Created by freelance designer...
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...
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...
Utilities bills across the county and globe are skyrocketing, which costs people a significant portion of their monthly income. While some people cut costs by not running their heather as much and in turn living uncomfortably during the winter,...
This article was originally published on The Grow Network.
Walking out into the forests or fields and coming back with an armload of food and medicine is a rewarding experience. With every new plant that you learn to identify and...
A truly "Green" source of electricity has now hit the market!
Did you know electricity can be created from plants by using their leaves as a solar panel? By harnessing the plant's natural photosynthesis processes, a company called Arkyne Technologies has...
Transitioning to a Sailboat
Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a Pearson 323. When we moved onto our new home, we brought our solar setup along....