(Affiliate links below. Please see site policies.) A few years ago, we stumbled across the Dietz lanterns! While living in our off-grid tiny cabin, we visited The Red Hill General Store in Hillsville, Virginia. … read more »
Hey Ladies, It’s Personal
September 10, 2018As ladies, we face a particular problem that most men never face. It certainly isn’t a topic you discuss around the dinner table, but every woman can relate to. We face this dilemma in… read more »
Cast Iron, My New Best Kitchen Friend
August 6, 2018If you are new to cast iron like I was over a year ago, does that heavy, black cookware intimidate you? (This post contains affiliate links of products we use and love) Cast iron… 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 »
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 »
Our Storage Building Becomes Home
February 5, 2018How Did We End Up Living In A Storage Building? When I think of a storage building, the first thing that comes to my mind is a place to store tools for yard work. … read more »
