I don't really have carpentry skills, so I would have to start completely from scratch with books and instructional videos-- even then, I don't know if I'd be able to do it. Would you? How?

by John Howard, MA Have you ever wanted to drop out of mainstream society and live differently? Have you dreamed of not having to work, taking it easy, and meeting great people while enjoying the fruits of the Earth? There are alternative lifestyles everywhere, just waiting for those who want in. H

“How do I move off grid now?!”. People want to know. Well, lets be straight up honest and get the negative part out of the way, the part that no one wants to talk about. It’s simple. There is no easy way to make the move to living off the grid. Lets say that again just to make it perfectly clear.

By Eric039502 “How do I move off grid now?!”. People want to know. Well, lets be straight up honest and get the negative part out of the way, the part that no one wants to talk about. It’s simple. There is no easy way to make the move to living off the grid. Lets say that again just to make it

• By Nick Rosen You won't find the phrase in the Oxford English Dictionary, yet, but "living off-grid", outside or in between, the criss-crossing lines of power, water, gas and phone that delineate the civilised world, is a skill that everyone may soon need. Rising energy prices, a weariness wi

by John Hepburn Have you ever found yourself sitting around with a group of friends saying “wouldn’t it be great to buy a block of land together in the bush?” For years, my life partner Jemma and I found ourselves having the same dinner party conversation, yearning for something more than nucle

I just found this, and it's offered through Oregon State University by a Prescott College alum and OSU Faculty member-- i used to work at Prescott College, and it is the premier college for environmental and sustainability studies in AZ. So I think this guy probably knows what he's talking about. :

Yes, I see the irony. :) I actually don't think the internet is all bad, but I often wish that web technology had stopped before smart phones were invented. There was a certain innocence, a freedom about the early internet. It hadn't been co-opted by corporations and governments, for one. Anyway, I

Article from Homesthetics. So, you might think that homesteading can be difficult and incur huge costs in today’s times. To some extent this is true, but there are still free land available in the US in this 21st century providing the opportunity for homesteading though limited in number. 1. Linco

This is a great resource for alt-home building. The link is below, and here are schools in Oregon: Oregon Groundworks Becky Bee (cob construction) P.O. Box 121 Azalea, OR 97410 cobalot@hughes.netAprovecho Sustainability Education Center (natural building and permaculture) 80574 Hazelton Road Cotta

A post from The Minimalists (link below) We often hold on to things just in case we need them: We don’t let go because we might need something in some far-off, nonexistent, hypothetical future. We pack too much stuff in the remotest chance we might need something for trips and vacations. We needn’

As I noted last week, I consider myself a minimalist. Does that mean everything I do is minimalist? No, but there are some odd little things I do that you might consider minimalist. Today I felt like taking a minute to share them with you. 1. No watch. My watch broke a couple of years ago, and I d

A blog post by the Minimalists Earlier this year I made the conscious decision to remove all Internet service from my home. It ended up being the best productivity decision I’ve ever made. I was not content with the time I was wasting—I felt I could do more purposeful things with my time than spen

In cities and towns across the U.S., individuals and families are coming to the conclusion that while the commune experiment of the 1960s was overwhelmed by problems, the idea of living in close — but not too close — cooperation with other people has a lot of appeal. An intentional community is a

This is a cool into video on shipping container homes, something I just recently found out about! container homes earth - alternative housing

Written by Andrew McKay In the luxurious reality of today, living off-the grid might sound like a true scene of apocalypse, but the beauty of its self-sustenance makes one connect more with nature and natural living or perhaps just, living. Society, its inventions and discoveries have proved to

From Investopedia Many people are examining the relative advantages and disadvantages of working part time nowadays. Employers have shifted to hiring more part-time workers and fewer full-time employees. As this has caused the choices of available staff positions to shrink, it has also led to many

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Going off-grid isn’t cheap and certainly not something to jump into without research. Even if you can’t leave the grid right now, there are ways you can save up for that future by cutting your living costs today – ways that most Americans wouldn’t even consider. Here’s seven: 1. Get rid of your

From Mother Earth News The following post is an excerpt from "Home Work: Hand Built Shelter" (Shelter Publications, 2004) by long-time Mother Earth News contributor Lloyd Kahn. More than 1,500 photos illustrate various innovative architectural styles and natural building materials that have gained

I never knew much about septic systems, and truthfully, the vibe it always gave me was...gross. Not that I knew anything about how septic systems worked-- I was just always told that septic was NOT the way to go. Now, I am interested in finding out more about different options for septic. Does any

This is an awesome article on the Mother Earth news site (a great resource for off-grid and alternative living). Here is the link and there is an excerpt below: https://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/natural-building/cob-building-basics-zm0z13onzrob Cob Pros and Cons Pros • Uses local, gen

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From the Guardian I wasn’t always a minimalist. I used to buy a lot of things, believing that all those possessions would increase my self-worth and lead to a happier life. I loved collecting a lot of useless stuff, and I couldn’t throw anything away. I was a natural hoarder of knickknacks that I

I am going to watch this tonight after work. Here it is, and please share your thoughts! Without Bound - Perspectives on Mobile Living (Documentary)

Essay by Jeff Goins These days, everyone seems to be talking about finding your dream and living your passion. So many people are talking about it, but so few are actually doing it. What’s going on here? All the gurus are saying the same thing: Do more. Start new habits. Get more disciplined. Do

Im a grandma and was taught by my mother how to cook from scratch and keep your pantry stocked with the essentials. I have 25 + acres in Central Oregon with necessary improvements. I would love to move forward with elaborating on this lifestyle, but would like others points of view. I would like to

I really like what this couple has done-- and New Zealand looks gorgeous! Living Simply in a Tiny Off Grid Cabin

"We share everything here..." lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8JxeA8SwwU