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Washington State is a common place for off-gridders to admire. Think about it, the pristine wilderness, tall mountains, and surplus of rain. However, at the same time, there are plenty of downsides to living off the grid in Washington State. Today we’re covering both the good and the bad – the reasons you should and…
If it’s your first time buying land, you might be overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. In fact, in 2020, I was in your shoes, and most definitely in over my head. So here’s my definitive guide for first-time and expert land owners. This is my beginner’s guide to buying land in Florida! Every state has…
Have you ever wanted to live free and independent? Far from the grid and traffic jams? Self-sufficiency, using wood you cut yourself to construct cookfires, an ancient wood cookstove. Me too. However, when I first started, I made a ton of off grid mistakes. I never thought I’d make so many errors while living off…
Slugs are one of the biggest pests in your garden. Since they reproduce pretty quickly, no amount of catching or baiting will get rid of your slug problem. That means the only way to really free yourself of any slug infestation is to understand why you have slugs in the first place. That’s why today…
Life is based on the land. It gives you a place to call home and all the necessary resources to establish roots. A space that is entirely yours. Land provides you a location to develop, a firm base, and a strong foundation to build upon. You need land to create a homestead and land to…
Do you occasionally see glowing eyes staring at you from the underbrush at night and hear high-pitched yips? You most likely have some coyotes around and you’re probably wondering how to deal with coyotes! That is to be expected, given that they are extremely successful predators. Simply put, they don’t always make the best neighbors….
Consider several factors if you’re considering getting a barn cat for your farm or homestead. The idea of a barn cat is synonymous with the traditional conception of a farm. Images of cats slinking around silos, dozing in hay bales, and twirling amid horses’ legs are ubiquitous. Cats are simple to find and raise since,…
Outside of my little yurt in Virginia, the wind is howling. Beyond my flimsy fabric walls, it is extremely cold. However, it is quite warm inside my small yurt roundhouse, where the woodstove and flickering candlelight provide warmth to all the non-corners. I’ve been living in this yurt full time for over a year and…
Off grid living in Saskatchewan is suitable since the cost of property and living is relatively affordable, and this province has the most roadways in the country, whereas most northern regions struggle with a shortage of roads. Furthermore, the local climate is pleasant because this region receives lots of sunlight throughout the year, and summers…
Living off grid in Alberta is one of the best provinces because the climate is not too harsh, crops can be grown, and property and living costs are relatively inexpensive. Local governments frequently provide considerable incentives and refunds for solar and wind power systems. On the other side, Alberta has a significant unemployment problem; it…