Category Archives: Products and Reviews

Firewood Log Splitter

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Teresa

All You Need to Know About Types of Log Splitters What Is a Log Splitter, To Begin with? To a beginner, all log splitters can appear the same. However, there are several types of this essential tool – a log … Continue reading →

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Pelican Sled

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Teresa

Our Pelican 75 Sled  Living off grid in the winter can be a challenge for getting around.  I don’t know what we would do without our snowmobiles and pelican sled to carry cargo in the winter. We have used these … Continue reading →

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Mosquito and Tick repellent clothing

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Teresa

Insect Repellent Clothing The mosquitoes are so bad out on our off grid property this year that I had to source something better than spray this year. Men’s Insect Repellent Shirt I was surprised and somewhat skeptical when I hear … Continue reading →

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Most Effective Mosquito Repellents

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Teresa

Find out more about the Most Effective Mosquito Repellents This spring at the cabin it has been so wet and our summer hasn’t started out much better. We really do need the moisture though after the forest fires from the … Continue reading →

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What’s the best rat trap

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Teresa

Best Rat Traps on the Market This year has been a really bad year for mice and rats, we have mice where they have never been before and it appears most of the neighborhood is experiencing the same problem. Why … Continue reading →

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Off Grid Tools

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Teresa

Off Grid Tools Survival Axe Ultimate Outdoor Multitool-Hatchet Hammer Saw, Black This is an excellent off grid tool, an all in one that comes with a Hatchet Blade, Hammer head, Nail Claw and Pry bar as well as a replaceable … Continue reading →

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Plowing the way out with Extreme Max 5500.5010 UniPlow One-Box ATV Plow

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Teresa

ATV Snowplow a must this winter When living off grid often you will find yourself having to plow your way out in the winter. We have an ATV for the 2 km piece of road we have to plow out. … Continue reading →

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Portable Washing Machine

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Teresa

We have been spending a lot of time out at the cabin this year and I’ve found it a bit of a pain to travel back and forth just to get some laundry done.  It’s time to find a portable … Continue reading →

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Amazon is now shipping tiny homes

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Teresa

Amazon has made it easier to purchase a tiny home. You can now order your home through Amazon.com.

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Tesla Off Grid Generator

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Teresa

Tesla Off Grid Generator A Tesla generator is a device that transforms the Sun’s radiant (electromagnetic energy) into power, electric power that will help to power your home. More and more people are turning to renewable energy sources and becoming more … Continue reading →

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