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How To Grow Abiu
One taste of the unique, sweet abiu fruit and you’ll want to plant your own abiu tree, stat! Since abiu is native to the tropical areas of South America, it is fairly easy to grow your own abiu in Hawai’i or other warm climates. Here’s how. To grow abiu, you will need...
Can Solar Panels Power A Washing Machine?
When I first went off grid, I remember a neighbor asking me if I needed an old-fashioned washboard to scrub my clothes. Actually, I did for the first few years, until I finally built my solar system up enough to power an energy-efficient laundry machine. A small,...
Best States to Live Off-Grid in the US: Ranked
When determining the best place in the US to live off-grid, it’s not just about where it is legal to live off-grid - you have to look at all the essential factors that are involved, too. Are you allowed to collect rainwater? What about building temporary structures or...
Going Off Grid With No Money
If you have a dream of going off grid, don’t let finances be an obstacle to starting off. What most people get hung up on is the cost, theyʻre always reaching to save enough. It doesnʻt have to be that way. There are creative ways to make it...
Protecting and Maintaining Bamboo
Bamboo makes for great building material because the poles are sturdy, easy to build with, and the bamboo plant is one of the most sustainable on earth. The main drawbacks to building with bamboo, though, are how to maintain it and protect against weather, UV rays and...
Generators and Water: Do Not Mix
Generators provide a quick and reliable power supply for homesteaders. Whether you use a generator for primary use or use one only as a back-up option, you have to be aware of the safety risks. There are serious hazards to operating generators and I am going to break...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
