The Ecocapsule is a compact mobile home that enables you to live virtually anywhere in an instant. But it’s not just some glorified popup camper, it’s more like a self-powered, portable studio apartment. If you’re serious about adventuring, then you may want to consider ordering your Ecocapsule microhome now, because the company is only producing…
This tiny house on wheels is decked out to the nines with off-grid features, making it livable virtually anywhere. The off-grid dream house, located on a beautiful piece of land in Australia, has solar power, solar water heating, rain water catchment, and even a biogas digester for cooking. The house was built by Paul and…
Is the Schrade SCH303/304 The Best Budget Folding Knife for Off-Grid Living? Maybe… For Some… Depending on the type of person you are, the Schrade SCH304 is either the deal of the century or way more knife than you need – or want – in a small package. It’s a beastly and versatile blade…
Whether you’re trying to conserve power because you’re living off the grid, or you’re simply trying to lower your electric bill, making your refrigerator more energy efficient is one of the best ways to go about it. Refrigerators are one of the biggest energy hogs in any household. They’re always on, endlessly cycling between cooling…
Weeds are a nuisance every gardener has to deal with. Pulling them is tedious and tiring, and dousing them in chemicals is costly and toxic. Not to mention they have a tendency to come back, which means no matter what method you choose, you’ll be doing it again at some point in the future. Fortunately,…
How a 100-Year Forest Is Grown in Just 10 Years Have you ever wished you could have a forrest in your backyard? Well, it turns out you can, and it doesn’t even take that long to grow. If done correctly, in about 10 years you’ll have a fully self-sustainable forest capable of regenerating itself indefinitely….
Shady garden? Not a problem. Not only can plenty of vegetables grow in shady areas, many varieties can actually thrive in them! For example, root vegetables and leafy vegetables are particularly resilient to low-light conditions and can benefit from being planted in partially shaded areas, especially in hot climates. We’ve put together a list of…
No furnace? No problem. This house resides in one of the coldest states in the US, but it doesn’t have a furnace. That doesn’t mean its occupants simply freeze to death, though. The home was intelligently designed to stay warm inside no matter how cold it gets outside. Ultra-thick, double-studded, 12 inch walls are just one…
A lot of people live in RVs, but not like this. Looking at it from the inside, you would have no idea this tiny house is actually a travel trailer. Wood plank floors, modern cabinets, and tiled walls are just a few of the features that set this RV apart from the rest; but the…
One of the biggest things people are concerned about when going off-grid is how they will connect to the Internet. The Internet has become a part of our daily lives, and even if you’re “trying to get away from it all,” you’re still probably going to need to get online from time to time, whether…