For many people, the thought of relaxing in nature on a self-sufficient plot of land sounds relaxing and rewarding. It's such a change from the hustle and bustle of city life. An off-grid life can provide people with the solace they need. However, it's a big life shift so becoming as informed as possible will give you the best chances of success when moving off the grid.
Unfortunately, some have either not done the preparation required or expected to figure it out once they've actually made the move. You can't learn on the job in an off-grid environment. That will set you up for failure. While there are many things to consider like an income supply, food source, communications system and electrical source, an off-grid life could finally provide you with the independence and lower monthly costs you've always wanted.
Keep reading to view 10 mistakes people make when switching to an off-grid home!
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Working on this, I’d like to have a section of ground and build a cordwood home in the center of it. Building up a solar array and working on solar heaters etc. Another big thing to consider is debt, if one is debt free off grid would be easier.
Already been off grid 15 years…..
Something not on the list…
How to survive, and live everyday without airconditioning… 100F plus temps … how to survive and live everyday without central heating in your home…
Do you know what to eat and drink as well as,what food and drink to avoid?
3 hours at 120F do you know what to do… what not to do?
NICE PLACE !!!!!
Working on year 2…
Enjoy while ya can.
They won’t allow it much longer
living without air-conditioning is easy if you have an earth insulated structure. almost 200 years old and fort Moultrie here in south Carolina is temperaturally cooler than all of the surrounding buildings.
I think using nettles for textiles is probably better than cotton. They are a widespread and common plant that makes excellent linen.
Is that place available? I’m ready to pack it up. My kind of place….