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How would you like to go off the grid? Well, we’re doing it, and we’re looking for folks who want to live off grid too! We’re tired of the everyday grind of the system, and after losing almost everything, we’re starting over from scratch. This time we’re going off the grid, are designing and building [...]
Really? Are we seriously thinking about eating horses? In my search for more information about our off the grid move and looking for food sources, I ran across this article on the AZCentral.com website titled Horses could soon be slaughtered for meat in the US and I was almost appalled. I’m not really sure how I feel [...]
Well, since my last post about going off the grid a lot of things have transpired. Suffice it to say we’ve lost almost everything we own due to the economy, some family issues, and slow business. Paid $700 for a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, packed our remaining valuables in it and drove away from the stress, [...]
Here’s a simple design using four 40′ shipping containers to create a workshop/warehouse for working, building and storage. The side units can be turned into equipment and tool storage areas, and even a paint-shop or office area. The roof structure is constructed of steel trusses, and corrugated steel roofing material and siding. The front and [...]
Steve Jobs has died. A sad day today. This strikes me particularly emotionally because Steve Jobs has been a motivation to me personally throughout the years. He will be missed greatly. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Steve Jobs was a genius! I think I can say that without overextending or exaggerating. He was (and [...]
My design for a Solar Powered Atmospheric Water Generator: This machine uses mostly scrap and recycled parts and components to cut costs. The left side of the unit is an old refrigerator, the copper coils are the only expense besides the electrical (solar panels). The center compartment of the unit is the condenser coil and [...]
You and me, and a whole bunch of our friends are going to get together to build an open sourced, off the grid, sustainable-living system for under $100k to provide affordable natural built and energy efficient housing for people needing affordable housing. We’re all giving 33 cents a day. (we all spend more than this [...]
