Best Off-Grid States in America

Off-grid cabin in a rural American landscape with solar power and garden

Are you thinking of living off grid? Living off grid has become an increasingly popular choice — people wanting to get back to basics, stop paying for utilities, gain independence, and not worry about constant bills for water, sewer, power, and other services. If you’re thinking of living off the grid in the United States, … Read more

Mosquito and Tick repellent clothing

Wearing protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites at an off-grid cabin

This year the mosquitoes have been worse than I can remember on our off-grid property. Between the wet spring and all the brush around our cabin, it’s been nearly impossible to work outside without getting eaten alive. Spray alone just wasn’t cutting it anymore — especially when hiking through bush trails or working long hours … Read more

Homesteading Today: What to Know Before You Start

Modern homesteading and off-grid living lifestyle

Have you ever thought about homesteading—getting back to a simpler, more self-sufficient life? Homesteading has seen a major resurgence in recent years. Economic uncertainty, growing concerns about food quality, rising utility costs, and even popular survival-style entertainment have encouraged many people to reconsider how—and where—they live. Whatever your reason for exploring homesteading or off-grid living, … Read more

Off the Grid Lighting: Practical Lighting Ideas for Cabins & Off-Grid Homes

Time to look at off-grid lighting as our small cabin gets closer to becoming a guest room. While we’ve relied on a generator during renovations, that’s not a permanent or practical solution for everyday cabin life. When you live off grid, lighting quickly becomes more than a convenience — it’s essential. Even with well-positioned windows … Read more