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Living Off the Grid

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LaylaTX

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indigoshaman

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Lollykoko

Description

Off the Grid living is not only about a log cabin in the woods, it is about solar panels on the roof of your condo or using biofuel instead of gasoline. "Off the Grid" is the goal and we want to share ideas and information about how we ALL can get there.

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Group Survey

Many of you have expressed to me that you would like this group to be more simple and easy to understand. I have a short survey that will give lollykoko and I the information we need to bring you ... | posted by LaylaTX

5 replies - last reply: "1. no, on grid except at least once... more" ~ Mok1953

10 do's and don't about contry living

When we moved from the city to the mountains, I kept my eyes open and my mouth shut and and paid very close attention to other people’s botchery. Personally, I’d really rather watch someone else ... read more | posted by LaylaTX

9 replies - last reply: "hippiemama;all, i'd bet that if you... more" ~ texasnative46

Livability

I found this in my internet wanderings. It occurred to me that we all have different ideas of livability. For lollykoko it could be family property and a new homestead. For hippiemama it is indepen... | posted by LaylaTX

5 replies - last reply: "o my island would have lots of trees... more" ~ hippiemama

Weekend Fun

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip. They set up their tent, and are soon fast asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me wh... read more | posted by LaylaTX

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More Efficient Wood Stove

The average woodstove operates at only about 30% efficiency. That means 70% of the wood you collected and the work you did go right up the chimney. The more efficient stove designs bring efficiency... | posted by LaylaTX

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Solar house in Sweden

The house will sell back about 4,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually while only purchasing 2,600 kilowatt-hours, creating a positive net energy ratio for the year. Many energy efficiency ... | posted by LaylaTX

2 replies - last reply: "Our power company is almost begging... more" ~ Adalinda

DIY Fertilizer

I have a problem with kitchen scraps. The place where my compost goes is well away from the house, and it's almost snow season. That means I'm not going to want to trudge out in the cold and damp e... | posted by Lollykoko

1 reply - last reply: "Lollykoko, Yes - one of the... more" ~ idletimes

864 Sq Ft Passive Solar House

This home is small enough to be energy efficient and big enough to be comfortable. What do you think of it? | posted by LaylaTX

4 replies - last reply: "I'm wondering where the house is... more" ~ Lollykoko

Emergency Plans & Supplies????

to all, have you given any thought as to what you & your loved ones would HAVE to have in a manmade or natural disaster, regardless of the severity or sort of "problem"? i bring this up becau... | posted by texasnative46

29 replies - last reply: "LaylaTX, actually ANYONE can have... more" ~ texasnative46

DIY pedal power snow removal

Have fun shoveling snow! Sound unimaginable? It’s not, if you build a pedal-powered snow plow. With this fun little machine, you can clear a driveway or sidewalk of snow in about the same amount ... read more | posted by LaylaTX

7 replies - last reply: "DREAM69, i know how to take a part... more" ~ hippiemama

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