Step-by-step guide to sizing an off-grid solar system for cabins or tiny homes. Calculate real loads, battery capacity, panels, inverter, avoid costly mistakes.
Generators & Backup Power
Do You Need A Generator Off-Grid? When Solar Isn’t Enough
Decide if solar-only suffices for your off-grid cabin or tiny home? Learn: when a backup generator is necessary, how to size, fuel options, safety, hybrid tips.
Batteries & Power Storage
How To Choose The Right Battery For Your Off-Grid System
Choose the right battery for your small off-grid system: compare chemistries, size capacity, set charging profiles, avoid 7 common mistakes, cut lifetime costs.
Lifestyle & Stories
What I Wish I Knew Before Going Off-Grid: Beginner Reality Check
Honest off-grid beginner’s guide: mindset shifts, common pitfalls, power, water, food, costs and practical tips saving time & money.
Legal & Land
7 Legal Things To Check Before Buying Land For Off‑Grid Living
7 legal checks before buying land for off-grid living: title, zoning, access, water, septic, easements, permits. Avoid fines, forced hookups, or loss. Be smart.
Budget & Planning
How Much Does It Cost To Go Off-Grid? Real Budget Breakdown
Get realistic off-grid cost ranges DIY savings tips, and a clear 30-day action plan so you can start building an off-grid life gradually while keeping your job.
Food Storage & Preservation
How To Store Food Off-Grid Without A Fridge: Practical Methods
Practical, time-tested ways to store food off-grid without a fridge: canning, drying, root cellars, fermentation, smoking, evaporative cooling, safety tips. DIY
Beginner Gardening
7 Common Off-Grid Garden Mistakes And How To Fix Them
Avoid 7 common off-grid garden mistakes: water, storage, soil, plant placement and watering methods, and get fast, practical fixes to save time and water. Now!!
Cooking Off‑Grid
How To Cook Off-Grid Safely: Propane, Wood & Charcoal Guide
Beginner’s guide to cooking off-grid safely with propane, wood, or charcoal: choose fuel, set up secure cook areas, prevent CO, and manage flames & gear. Tips!!
Water Sourcing & Storage
Off-Grid Rainwater Harvesting: What Beginners Need to Know
Beginner’s guide to safe rainwater harvesting: learn system parts, sizing, filtration, legal checks, and maintenance to start collecting water for home use. Now
Plumbing & Pumps
12V Water Pumps for Off-Grid Cabins, Vans & Tiny Homes
Beginners guide to choosing, sizing, installing, and maintaining 12V water pumps for cabins, vans, and tiny homes — wiring, plumbing, batteries, troubleshooting
Toilets & Waste Systems
How To Deal With Human Waste Off‑Grid Safely And Legally
Learn how to manage human waste off-grid safely and legally: system choices, site selection, pathogen control, permits, maintenance to protect water and health.