Off Grid Knowledge

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...

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...

I’ve always been a fan of Ron Melchiore. The guy has been living completely off-grid for the last 43 years, relying on systems like a modular...

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...

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...

When I embarked on my homesteading journey, I eagerly compiled a comprehensive to-do list, envisioning a wonderful life among nature. However,...

When you decide to be a homesteader,  you always want to make sure that everything you do is organic. One of the most important elements is...

As winter approaches, it's a good time to prepare ourselves for the cold, just as our pioneers did. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting you to give up...

When I was asked to write on this topic, I knew that it was my responsibility to do justice to what I wrote. I had to get the one hundred percent...

Throughout American history, there have been moments when the road became rough, and challenges knocked on our doors. People faced struggles that...

In some areas of the world, you're absolutely required to rake up fallen leaves and have them disposed of by your local authority figures. And if...

It's that time of year again – the beginning of autumn. The air is getting crisp and the days are getting shorter. For us homesteaders, this season...

Historically, August is the last month of summer. Please note, I say historically in the sense that the calendar states fall begins in September....