We have seen our share of “tiny houses,” both in person and on television. Although living there by ourselves seems like a good if confined possibility the very idea of bringing an entire family into such a cramped space appears – well – crazy! However, if a small and off-grid space was designed as well…

Being told and actually seeing an off-grid lifestyle are two totally different things. While the life of a family existing with the aid of solar panels and maybe a couple of generators, to keep their power tools and lights going sounds like a plan, until you have seen it in action, you may not grasp…

This article more applies to homesteading, but if you are clearing a lot to construct a bug-out or survival shelter, the advice here also applies. One of the toughest parts of managing land is to clear it for habitation. Habitation can include clearing it for shelter or gardening or even just to create a line…

In this day and age of refrigeration and pantries, the idea of building an underground cavern for fruits and vegetables is probably not something many think about. Even homesteaders, for the most part, buy or grow their veggies and fruits in the spring and then can foods for the winter. However, there is a “new trend”…

The mentality of a high altitude EMP – otherwise known as an electromagnetic pulse – is enough to make a normally calm person uptight and frustrated! It is extremely likely that a human-made pulse of energy, in theory, decimate the electronic infrastructure. If and when that should happen that means no TVs, radios, laptops, lights —…

It’s not a good day — your vehicle just got stuck in the mud. You should have been more careful, but what good does it to wish away what is at this point? Unfortunately, you don’t have many supplies either, except for some rope. You must be out of luck. Actually, you’re wrong. You may…

If you live off the grid, keeping a house warm doesn’t have to cost a fortune, here are ten easy things that’ll effectively work! Many survivalists live off the grid because they want to simplify their lives. They like building things by themselves or they know that a collapse could occur and they want to be…

Deciding to establish an off-the-grid homestead is an enormous decision that is laden with hurdles and obstacles. How will you pay for it? What are your plans for power? What are your plans for food and will you homeschool your kids? Before you make any of these decisions, though, you should consider the decision of…

Every prepper needs to know this incredible and easy way to keep a house warm during the winter! When a collapse takes place, you might have to live somewhere else off the grid. When living off the grid it’s likely you won’t have electricity. This can make dealing with the harsh cold winter even more…

If you’re into survivalism, you’ve likely put together a bug out shelter and have packed a lot of food, gear, and a survival bag. But have you remembered to include supplies that’ll fight against nuclear radiation? Most people do not think to pack the supplies needed in the case of having to deal with radiation…

At first thinking about using steel wool on a windshield may seem like the worst idea. At least, that’s what common sense tells us. However, with a hack like this, it’s important to keep an open mind because what seems like a bad idea at the time can actually be a brilliant one. Using steel…

Off grid living is one of the hottest new trends in the real estate market. This should come as no surprise as you watch the news. No matter where you stand on current events or what your views, there has likely been a time in which you wish you could just run away from it…