Mini Fridge for Off Grid Living off-grid, I didn’t think I needed a fridge at first… but once summer hit and we started spending more time at the cabin, that changed pretty quickly. Keeping a few drinks cold, storing leftovers, or even just having milk on hand makes a big difference in day-to-day comfort. So … Read more
Adding solar power to our small off-grid cabin has been one of the best upgrades we’ve made. We installed a 200-watt solar panel system connected to an inverter with two standard plug-ins, and now we have enough power for many of our everyday essentials. Solar panel kits have come down a lot in price over … Read more
Best Rat Traps on the Market If you’ve noticed more mice and rats around lately, you’re not alone. Some years seem much worse than others, and recently we’ve had rodents showing up in places where they’ve never been before. Many of our neighbors have been dealing with the same problem. Weather patterns, food availability, and … Read more
Chaga from the Birch Trees Chaga Tea is a great way to get all the wonderful nutrients from the Birch Tree Tao Chaga Wild Harvest Canadian Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) Chunk – 1 lb (454 g) Read about all the many benefits and healing properties of Chaga here
Every spring, one of the first signs that winter is finally over is the appearance of bright yellow dandelions covering fields, meadows, and roadsides. Many people see them as weeds, but around our off-grid cabin, dandelions are one of the most useful wild plants we harvest each year. We often add the young dandelion greens … Read more
Every spring, when the snow starts to melt and the days begin to warm up, something incredible happens—birch trees start running with sap. Not far from our property, we have a grove of birch trees, and this year we decided to tap them for fresh birch water and try making birch syrup. For my husband, … Read more
I started growing garlic several years ago, but honestly, I had no idea what garlic scapes even were. Worse yet, I didn’t realize I was supposed to remove them from the garlic plants. That probably explains why my garlic bulbs were always smaller than I expected. Once I finally learned to cut the scapes off, … Read more
🌿 What Is Oregon Grape? Oregon grape is one of the most useful wild plants you’ll find along the west coast of North America. Around our off-grid property, it grows naturally and is something I’ve come to appreciate more every year. Despite the name, it’s not actually a grape—but once you see the deep purple … Read more
Rocket mass heaters have become one of the most searched off-grid heating solutions for cabins, homesteads, and greenhouses — especially for people looking to heat with less wood, less smoke, and lower long-term costs. If you’re still comparing different off-grid heating options, you may also want to read my guide to Off-Grid Heating Options for … Read more
If you spend any time living off-grid, camping, or even just keeping emergency gear in your vehicle, having the right tools matters. One tool I’ve come across that really stands out is the Off Grid Tools Survival Axe Multitool — and honestly, it’s one of those tools that makes you wonder why you didn’t have … Read more
