The extra wet spring has given way to hot dry and windy weather around here. Last week a major fire that consumed 20,000 acres or more started last week, and now is the time to get serious ...
Tag Archive: property
Can you store off grid power with gravity?
Really busy recently taking on some extra work to help finance the desperately needed replacement battery bank. I was thinking about other ways to store our power and had an idea on how we might be able to setup a mechanical system to store ...
5 Poly Cistern Tank Tips
Is a water cistern part of you water system? When should a cistern be part of your water system? It all depends on your water source, usually a well, and how much water you need at any given time. Having a large supply of good ...
how did we get here?
Everything has a beginning and our adventures on the mountain began with a "vacation" property and shelter (cabin). Here's the story of how we located and purchased the property. Little did we realize we'd be moving there a year later, but it ...
off grid construction – strings, pegs, and poles
Off grid remote home or cabin construction can take many forms from standard frame to earth or straw bale construction. We chose a rather simple pole building to create our remote home. Follow along in the series as you learn what works, and avoid things that ...
Spring Driveway Travel Tips
When purchasing your off grid property, the access road, or "driveway" is a priority right up there with the water question. It takes planning and resources to get some road work projects completed before your move. This will pay great "travel rewards" for many ...
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