Off Grid Knowledge

Butterflies fluttering, bees buzzing, birds chirping- wait a second. Don't we want all birds to stay away from our gardens? Isn't that why N*Sync's...

Homeowners Associations think they control everything in your neighborhood. But guess what? You've got options to push back against ridiculous rules...

Setting up a chicken coop on your farmstead is indeed an exciting and valuable adventure that comes with its own fair share of challenges. One such...

Pests in your home and on your outdoor adventures are troublesome and can be downright dangerous, so naturally, we want to control them. From...

Installing solar panels is a smart choice. It saves you money and helps the environment. But be careful - there are some common mistakes that could...

We thought we'd left behind the threat of garden theft when relocating to our suburban homestead, but no. About a week in, a drunk intruder hopped...

Perhaps you've come out to the horrifying sight of raccoons on your property after they've invaded your chicken coop overnight. Everyone who's...

You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back home, or you think that cattle would be a fun...

Can you be self-sufficient without needing acres and acres of space? When I started homesteading, I didn't think much about being self-sufficient....

Living off grid has a lot going for it. You’re more independent when you’re not relying on outside suppliers for necessities like water and power....

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) enforce regulations aimed at maintaining neighborhood aesthetics, property values, and community standards. For many,...

Water is a basic human need, and in a crisis situation, access to clean water can become challenging. Fortunately, there are various ingenious ways...

If you are looking to add some entertainment to your homestead, raise some geese. They are one of the most endearing types of poultry and there will...

You've made a beautiful pitcher of lemonade, but now it's time to toss your peels and- No! Stop! What are you doing? While you stand there holding...

Many first-time chicken keepers find themselves swooning over baby chicks during the spring, enjoying fresh eggs throughout the summer and fall but...

Self-sufficiency is starting to become a necessity for more and more people. As the cost of living is increasing all over the U.S., switching to an...

"No. Just no. Crops belong in the countryside, and people in the cities, not vice versa." This was my neighbor’s response when the idea of...

Medication is a drag, but the containers that your pills come in don't have to go and add more plastic to the local landfill. Nope, we have a bunch...

While trees are exceptionally beautiful and add a decorative touch to our gardens, dead trees can pose significant dangers to safety and property....

Considering a life away from the city, living off-grid, and being self-sufficient? It's a captivating idea, isn't it? Choosing off-grid living means...

While many of us dream of a ranch with sprawling acreage and thousands of head of cattle or another high-production type of livestock, it isn't...

Have you been tossing out egg cartons in your yard, thinking they're useless? If so, it's time to gather those cartons and turn them into something...

Most homesteaders plan on using wood for heating and cooking, in the event that the power goes out. That makes sense, as mankind has been using wood...

There are various ways to purify water off the grid, which means without relying on a centralized water treatment facility. How to purify water off...

Some people make a habit of cleaning out wood ash from their fireplaces and their fire pits and throwing it away. This blows my mind; wood ash is so...

Native Americans mastered the art of existing in the wild long before modern conveniences, but how was that even possible? In the past, Native...

Pigs have been unfairly labeled as unclean animals who eat anything. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pigs are actually extremely clean,...

I’ve always been a fan of Ron Melchiore. The guy has been living completely off-grid for the last 43 years. And in all this time a wire from the...

Winter can be super fun, but it's a cold challenge for people who live on farms! Whether you're new to homesteading or a pro, this season can really...

Though our chickens roam the world and eat everything growing on it, there are some plants and food items that they really should avoid. In this...

Pioneers and early settlers in various parts of the world did not have access to the sophisticated meteorological tools and technology that we have...

There is a romanticism surrounding living off the grid. Most of us have daydreamed about leaving the modern world behind and retreating to an...