Living off-grid in the winter usually means dealing with snow constantly. Around here, we have about 2 km of road to keep open, and after a heavy snowfall there’s no avoiding it — somebody has to clear it. That’s where an ATV snowplow becomes one of the most useful tools you can own. We use … Read more
We’ve been spending a lot more time out at the cabin this year, and I finally got tired of hauling laundry back and forth every few days. When you’re living off-grid, even simple chores like washing clothes can turn into a full-day project. Sure, I could head down to the spring with a … Read more
Bear Encounters We’ve never had problems with bears before, but over the last little while a black bear decided to start hanging around our yard — and harassing my chickens. Chickens, Ducks and Bear The first night, Mr. Bear tore down the back fence and rummaged through the compost pile. Surprisingly, he didn’t really eat … Read more
Our latest project has been putting an outdoor wood-burning stove out near the small cabin with a cover, so we can cook on it in the spring and fall. Of course, we will use it in the winter as well to warm up or just to enjoy. The small cabin already has a wood stove … Read more
Discovering Wild Medicinal Plants and Edible Herbs Living off-grid has a way of reconnecting you with the land in a way that’s hard to describe until you experience it. One of the most rewarding parts of this lifestyle is discovering the variety of medicinal plants and edible wild herbs growing naturally around your property. Over … Read more
This post is part of our ongoing cabin journey — you can start from the beginning in Finding Our Off-Grid Cabin: The Beginning of Our Cabin Project. This past summer was a challenge. With forest fires in the area and road closures limiting access, we weren’t able to get up to the cabin as much … Read more
Nikola Tesla has fascinated people for generations with his ideas about wireless electricity and alternative energy. Even today, many off-grid homesteaders and DIY experimenters are curious about Tesla-inspired energy devices and how they might relate to renewable power systems. While there is no proven “free energy” Tesla generator capable of powering an entire home without … Read more
Heating Without Electricity for Off-Grid Living When you live off-grid, having a reliable heat source that does not depend on electricity is essential. Unless you have a very large solar setup capable of running an electric furnace, you’ll need dependable alternative heating options to keep your cabin warm through winter. Wood heat is still our … Read more
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
The basement walls and floors were pretty dirty when we started.
