Have you considered or even dreamed of living off grid, but you just don't know where to start? The first place we started was determining what sort of appliances we wanted to have off grid. Now there are two schools of thought when it comes to living off grid. There is one; we will rough … Continue reading Have you considered or even dreamed of living off grid?
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Macbeth, Mud Bogging our Driveway, and the Solution
Strange title I know. My wife and I wanted to communicate the craziness of mud season in Northern Idaho. I decided that reading the "Tomorrow Speech" from Macbeth was a great way to express our mud bogging adventure. "It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing..." If I … Continue reading Macbeth, Mud Bogging our Driveway, and the Solution
Reality Check… we live off grid (part 1: of our transition period)
Sometimes my wife and I have to remind ourselves that we live off the grid. We do not receive any electricity from the power company. We make our own electricity using our solar panels and sometimes back up gas generator in a pinch. During evenings, I like to unwind by watching Youtube on the television. … Continue reading Reality Check… we live off grid (part 1: of our transition period)
Living a Sustainable Dream 