Digging Your Own Shallow Well
Off the Grid – Digging Your Own Shallow Well One of the biggest ticket items in developing your land is getting a reliable water supply. Whether you need to put in a well or connect to a municipal water system, …
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DIY Off-The-Grid Water Pumps
Do-it-yourself Off the Grid: Water Pumps Do-it-yourself (DIY), is an essential component of living off the grid. For some it’s about the independence and the feeling of self-reliance. For others it’s dealing with the hard fact that there aren’t exactly …
Five Fun Facts About Washington
If you’ve ever considered buying property in Washington State, here are Five Fun Facts that might entice you into buying land in the mighty Pacific Northwest. It originally was called Columbia. Washington is the only state to be named after …
Off the Grid: 5 Reasons it’s Better than I thought
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 …
Catching Dinner: All that Bass
It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice fisherman or an expert, you’ll enjoy the thrill of reeling in a bass. In our previous review of fishing, we explored fishing in four great states and found that bass was in each one. …
Catching Dinner, Tips for Fishing
Looking to catch some good eats from your local river, lake, or even the ocean? Let’s take a look at some states across the country and see what they have to offer. We will discuss the most common fish, best …
Living off the Grid – Rain Capture
One of the most vital elements to sustaining life after breathable air is water. Our planet is approximately 70 percent covered in water, but it’s not always where you need it. Thankfully, clouds function like water delivery trucks. However, if …
Off The Grid: Difficulties
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 …
Owning Land on a Floodplain
A waterfront property is often the most highly sought after type of property in the US. Whether the property is near a lake, river or ocean, it beckons with beauty and many leisure activities, such as fishing or swimming. Unfortunately, …