Energy-Efficient Home Construction: The Basics

Check out this infographic full of great tips on the different types of building materials to use and which ones to avoid in the new construction of a modern, energy-efficient home. Information on the costs and insulation properties of various materials and treatments for walls, windows, doors, and roofs are covered - and more.

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Quality Kitchen Equipment For Living Off The Grid

The kitchen is the heart of many homes, so when it comes to living off-grid it shouldn't be any different. Whether you're searching for a solar powered oven, an off-grid refrigerator or pots and pans, outfitting your off-grid kitchen with good quality appliances may cost a little more to begin with, but will be worth it in the long run.

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Maintaining Hygiene When You Live Off-Grid

Living off the grid can mean you need to get creative when it comes to certain tasks - like cleaning and maintaining hygiene. But you don't need to sacrifice the showers, modern toilets, or helpful kitchen appliances that make cleanliness easier and more practical.

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Water Conservation and the Food You Eat

We all know that house cleaning, clothes washing, and showering/bathing uses water, but a much less obvious source of our water consumption footprint comes from the production of the food we eat.

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5 Great Tips to Organize Your Off-Grid Life

From recycling and composting to planning your gardening year, everything is made easier by some forward thinking. Here are some great ways of getting organized, so that you can enjoy a straightforward and sustainable off-grid life.

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Are Tiny Houses Good for Long-Term Living?

Although tiny homes can offer nearly everything a residential home does, how does a person live in such a small space for an extended period of time? Let's take a look at some reasons why tiny houses make excellent long-term homes.

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