Bamboo is a great material to use in construction and after learning a few basic techniques, it can be really easy to build with as well. It grows abundantly throughout many areas of the world, can be harvested easily and once treated, can last a long...
When I was deciding on what animals to get for my off grid homestead, my biggest concern was if my property had enough food to feed them so that I wouldn’t go bankrupt purchasing feed. Turns out, sheep are perfect animals for most homesteads because of...
Hawai’i is where the idea for permaculture was born. Long before the word was even coined by its founder, Bill Mollison, the original inhabitants of Hawai’i created a system of agriculture that regeneratively produced more than enough food for...
On one side, I have my Solar Hot Water Panel. On the other, rain. Will there be enough hot water for me to take a shower? If you’re considering using solar water heaters then you’ve probably had this thought. I did too, so I put it to the test. Solar Hot...
For most people, the idea of moving off grid conjures up images of doing laundry by hand or storing food in some kind of underground cellar. That may work for some of you, but I’m not willing to take it that far. Having the convenience of a...
