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...
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...
