I believe that rainwater harvesting is a good solution for everyone, not just those going off-grid. If you have a home and land, you can and should harvest rainwater. One of my former jobs was to install rain tanks and I never met one client who was unhappy about...
From drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing – we all use water every day. Rainwater harvesting systems are a great way to harvest that water we so desperately need. There are so many reasons to get a rainwater harvesting system, but a few reasons...
Sugarcane is not grown commercially in Hawai’i anymore, but you can still grow your own at home. It doesnʻt take much, I have mine growing in a little 5×5 corner of my yard and it produces plenty. Sugarcane is ready to harvest from...
No matter where you are in the world, if you live in a tropical climate, you have probably had to deal with mosquitoes at some point. Being off-grid doesn’t eliminate mosquito problems, but there are approaches to help reduce mosquitoes. The best way to get rid...
My kids love strawberries. If I ever came home with some from the farmers market, they would be gone in the first 5 minutes. We decided that we needed a better supply to feed our insatiable desire. But would they grow where we live in the wet...
Generators are a mainstay with many homesteaders, off-grid dwellers, or people wanting to be prepared for power outages. When planning for emergency use, it is important to know how long your generator can run continuously. After all, power outages can last for a...
As off grid homesteaders, weʻre always looking for ways to build more soil to grow a fertile garden, especially in the tropics where soil disappears almost overnight. Humanure is a great way to do that! The image above is composted human poop from my off grid...
Cassava goes by many names, including yuca or manioc. While it may not be the most popular food in North America, it is one of the top staple foods throughout the world. Iʻve had this plant growing in my garden for many years. It should really be growing...
Birds of a feather flock together – or do they? At first glance, the care of chickens and rabbits seems remarkably similar. They’re both friendly and social animals, that can get nervous easily and have the same predators. Chickens and rabbits also like...
A lot of people who live off grid or who have an RV find themselves without the need for electricity throughout most of the day, but when night time comes, the need for electricity to power lights, perhaps a TV or computer to wind down almost becomes a...
