Generator Wattage Calculator: What Size Generator Do I Need?
Quick answer: To size a generator, add up the running watts of everything that stays on, then add the biggest extra demand you expect, such as one motor starting or […]
Skip the Generator: Use Your Car and a Power Inverter for Backup
Why your car and a pure sine power inverter beat an idle generator, what it can run, how to set it up and how to stay safe.
Top Off-Grid Solar Panel Kits
Quick answer: For a permanent off-grid home, choose a custom GoGreenSolar kit; for RVs and vans, Renogy offers the best balance of price and durability; for simple emergency backup, Goal […]
Top Portable Water Filtration Systems for Remote Homes
Quick answer: Among portable water filtration systems, a Big Berkey gravity filter is the simplest reliable choice for most off-grid families because it needs no power. If you pump water […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up a Reliable Off-Grid Backup System
Quick answer: A reliable off-grid backup system combines solar panels, an MPPT charge controller, a LiFePO4 battery bank, a pure sine wave inverter and a backup generator. Size it by […]
How do You Get Internet Off the Grid?
One of the primary issues with off-grid living is that getting and keeping connected to the internet is difficult, especially in isolated regions. Many people live off the grid and […]
How to Collect Rainwater for Off Grid Living
Collecting rainwater is one of the simplest and quickest ways to get water for an off-grid farm. You can use this water for your crops, cleaning, cooking, and washing. Having […]
Best Composting Toilet for Off Grid Living
Composting toilets are the best option for anyone living off-grid in a tiny house, RV, or van. The composting toilet breaks down human waste with aerobic microorganisms. It stores the […]
How to Keep Your Off-Grid Water System Running In Winter
It’s tough to maintain your off-grid water system in the winter. Pipes freeze, then burst. Then you don’t have any water at all! So… what can you do to keep […]
Off Grid Toilets: What You Need To Know
The first thing people ask me when they learn I live off-grid is where do you go to the bathroom. My answer: in the toilet, duh. But seriously, people are […]