The Kettling solar/wind system can deliver a maximum of 10 kilowatts of AC power at any given time, and this is plenty for modern living if the overall off grid system includes one important thing. It’s far more economical and practical to re-direct heat-related electrical loads to ...
I live in France in the Alsace region (by choice I live off-grid) and here there is a particular architecture that dates back 500 years or more. So I recovered an old house that dates back 1600 years and made it as comfortable as a 2019 house, with an ecological philosophy. I created...
DIY wind turbine seems like a daunting project, but for a clean, free, and renewable energy source, you shouldn’t think twice. Trying my hand at living off the land, I’ve realized the need to harness renewable energy sources. Check out these DIY wind turbine designs, ideas, and tips ...
This stunning off the grid home in Australia may be tiny, but it has a very big story to tell. Constructed as a do-it-yourself build by recent empty-nesters Jan and Kev, this tiny house is open, spacious very efficient and completely off the grid. When the last of their adult childre...
Is living off-grid worth it? I think living off the grid is worth it for 3 main reasons. Living off-grid if done frugally allows for more disposable income. The off-grid lifestyle will simplify your life. You can’t help but become more self-reliant when living off the grid. ...
through every step of our off-grid adventure. You will learn how we chose to go off-grid, how we built our cabin, and how we selected the perfect solar power system. You will also discover the joys and challenges of living off-grid, and the tips and tricks we learned along the way....
Within a month I had adopted the local vernacular. “You smell great! Did you just shower?” I’d find myself saying. What had I turned into? A woman of the woods, it seemed. When I moved (read: suddenly realized I was living with a man I’d just met) into The Chief’s house...
the Off-Grid Garage DIY Solar-Battery Projects Learn more about solar energy, batteries and energy storage! Here on the Off-Grid Garage website, you will find easy to understand videos and instructions, explaining how to build and setup your own energy s
Here are a few DIY wood stove projects you can make in the comfort of your own home.How to make a wood stove: It's a great way to heat your house if you're living off the grid because you can use dead branches, twigs, and pinecones for fuel. It's not just a good sustainable...
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