Earth Month is a great time to see your land with fresh eyes. To see the beauty in sustainable land ideas and how they can support a more sustainable, self-sufficient future. With Earth Day on April 22, now’s the perfect …
Living off grid has many perks. From saving money to freedom from the system, off grid living is becoming the fastest growing lifestyle for retirees and the next generation coming up. We’re sure the high cost of living has something to do with it. But there’s many other benefits to unplugging from the matrix.
When it comes to building an energy efficient home, you can do it the easy way or the hard way. The hard way often involves spending money you don’t have on technology you don’t understand. The easy way is, well, …
In an effort to make planet-saving changes, going green is the new norm. Learn about simple ways that you can help reduce your carbon footprint today.
Los Angeles’ latest attempt to preserve its reservoir water from the region’s relentless drought comes in the form of an army of small, plastic balls. The use of Shade Balls could save millions of gallons of water. This relatively new …
Have you ever spent an evening watching The Walking Dead and thought: “What if the zombie apocalypse actually happened?” You could take refuge in a mall or set off across the desert with a small band of your closest friends, …
Are you paying too much money for electricity and other utilities? Are you seeking a cleaner energy source? If you answered yes to either of these questions, solar power could very well be for you. The U.S. government is working …
Moving off the grid is a big step in anyone’s life, and it’s one that comes with unexpected surprises. These include collecting enough water to keep one’s body hygienically acceptable, and scampering down to the local rural post office, since …
When deciding to live off the grid, many people think of the positives that come with it. Reduced utility bills, increased independence, a stronger connection with nature and the feeling that you are leaving less of an impact on the …