When I got my first sheep, I was mostly thinking about their food and shelter, I didn’t really consider their feet. Now that I’ve been raising hair sheep for the past 6 years I have learned there is something else that is just as important to consider,...
Just because I decided to go off-grid doesn’t mean I gave up modern appliances like a refrigerator or computer. You can still enjoy conveniences while off-grid by using a generator. There are different capacity generators, but I find that a 3000-watt generator...
One of my favorite plants to grow on my homestead in Hawai’i is bamboo. It has so many uses. I especially like it because it allows me to earn a small income. Not with the bamboo poles themselves, but by propagating it and selling it to...
As an off grid homesteader, you’re always looking for ways to use the natural resources around you to enhance your garden. If you are lucky enough to live by the ocean, I bet you’ve wondered if seawater would be ok to use somehow. Full strength...
Shipping containers are quickly becoming a popular way to construct a beautiful home for a great price! I have a few friends that live in shipping container homes here in Hawai’i and they love them! But they do stress the importance of taking care...
