Hi there, K again. In this series of blog posts, I want to talk about photovoltaic systems–their components, different types available on the market, and real life limitations on their use if you want them to last…
In the last blog post, K and I were completing three weeks without running water, but we had what we needed to install the new tank (at least we thought we did). We started working on the tank on Saturday morning…
Of course, it’s not easy to establish and maintain long-term water sustainability. K has a rain-water catchment system that…
During the last blog post, I discussed some indoor long-term water solutions for saving money through water bills, and saving water (and the environment) for future generations. In this post, I will discuss outdoor water-saving solutions…
Right, so let’s get real about water. Most people realize we’re a water planet, and therefore think there’s a lot of water…
The biggest challenge to setting up a hoop house here is protecting it from the wind. In spring and fall, we regularly get wind speeds of…
When small-scale/ container gardening, one big thing to pay attention to is…
In this post, I continue the theme of beginning the process of sustainable living even when on the grid. Here I focus on reducing food costs through…
In previous posts, I talked about ways to save money and electricity in small ways while still living on the grid. Updating large appliances can lead to…
One of my biggest challenges in off-grid living has been indoor climate-control without using too much electricity. Traditional HVAC systems take…
