Most people we know have asked us, “How did you find your mountain property?” After all, we lived around 2 1/2 hours from our new mountain paradise! Also, my wife and I both owned… read more »
10 Reasons Not to Install Solar
July 16, 2018When we started planning to build our farmhouse, we considered many aspects of the build. One such aspect was solar electricity or grid tie electricity. Though some people are now choosing to build houses… read more »
Camp Chef Triton Water Heater Review
May 14, 2018Living off-grid in a tiny house has been challenging. The biggest challenge for us has been water. You need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, etc. And you don’t realize how much water you use… read more »
Davis Vantage VUE Weather Station Review
April 23, 2018Weather is very unpredictable in the mountains. It can become violent and dangerous at times! Flash floods, high winds and blowing snow are all a common occurrence. We learned very quickly that we needed… read more »
Why You Need A First Aid Travel Kit
April 16, 2018I am not a doctor, nurse, EMT, chiropractor, physical therapist, fireman, veterinarian or anything else concerning the health and medical industry. I am not recommending or endorsing the use of any of the medical… read more »
How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Shower
April 9, 2018You don’t realize how vital taking a shower is until you can’t take one! Most people sleep better and feel better after taking a shower. You definitely smell better after taking one if you… read more »
How to Design a Simple Off-Grid Sink
March 28, 2018One of the first problems that I had to overcome after going off grid was a sink. Washing your hands and brushing your teeth outside gets old! Brushing your teeth isn’t too bad. But… read more »
The Greatest Off-Grid Danger
March 20, 2018The greatest off-grid danger is not being bitten by a poisonous snake or spider though I can’t stand either. It’s not being attacked by a grizzly bear but that is certainly dangerous! The greatest… read more »
Beautiful Snow Covered Pines
March 16, 2018I took this picture during our 3 day snow storm this week. I had to make two trips to this spot as it was snowing so hard on the first trip! It was worth… read more »
Nothing But Blue Skies
March 2, 2018Nothing But Blue Skies This is where we stop to use our phones before reaching home. It’s also where all those “waiting texts and voicemails” get delivered to my phone all at once! Those… read more »
