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What are some resources for people who aspire to someday live off-grid?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: offgrid electrical solar power sustainability

I'm really just curious. It's always been in the back of my mind. Solar power makes this more doable for those who don't want to completely give up the amenities of modern-day life. But is that just flying in the face of true off-grid living? Is there a "off-grid code" for what is and is not accepte...

asked: UTC 2020-07-23 02:08 AM
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What did you miss most about city life when you moved to the country?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: city rural question

I would love to live in the country one day....

asked: UTC 2020-08-26 04:53 PM
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Are compostable toilets worth the cost?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: homestead rural off grid

I've seen a lot of hype for compostable toilet systems over the past couple of months and they seem great, but are they really worth the cost? What does the maitenence of having one of these systems look like? Does your house develop an odor?...

asked: UTC 2020-10-02 01:31 AM
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Three things you wish you knew before you moved in to a tiny home

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living Tags: tiny home off grid living housing

I love watcing tiny home videos online and would love to pack up my family and hit the road! Has anyone done any tiny home living and what are the three key things you wish you knew before you decided to move into a tiny home? What are three crucial must haves for every tiny home?...

asked: UTC 2020-10-05 01:20 AM
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What is the best way to store large amounts of survival food?

Topic: Rural Life ,    Subtopic: Off Grid Living

I am well-prepared for an emergency and have a stock of specially-made survival food. It would be catastrophic if I were in an emergency situation and I discovered my food had spoiled due to poor storage. It's all factory sealed in airtight plastic buckets, but where should I keep it? How often shou...

asked: UTC 2021-04-28 04:16 PM
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