10 Alarming Signs That You Are In An Empire In Decline – Graphic © off-grid.info. Images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0QkJNqYpFM Empires are cyclical in nature – that’s the way it has always been; so it would be grandiose of us to assume that our own empire might perform any differently. Here are some …
KEEP BREATHING: Why A Gas Mask / Respirator Might Be The Single Most Important Item Of Survival Gear You Own. Graphic © off-grid.info. Background image – Pixabay (PD) Why A Gas Mask Might Be The Single Most Important Piece Of Survival Gear You Could Own: In numerous survival situations, one …
How To Create A Safe Room aka Panic Room In Your House Or Apartment – Graphic © off-grid.info. Images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpqtq0OVcS0 This article is a free chapter from my book Ultimate Home Defense Introduction: Historical Safe Rooms The concept of multi-layered security is not at all new. In the old days, …
Looking to ditch the hustle and bustle of the city to reconnect with the great outdoors? Wishing you could build your own cabin but worried about the construction costs and labor that goes into it? Good news – you can use the cabin plans (+ useful tips) offered by Dave …
Spectacular Modern CAVE HOUSE Is Man’s Lifelong Dream – 5,700 sq ft. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqPtClvahWw If you’ve read some of our other posts, people looking to break away from the urban property mold typically explore off-grid ideas such as cabins in the great outdoors, modified / repurposed shipping containers, or …
Brilliant EARTHSHIP Home Makes Off-Grid Life Look Easy. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNekutd-6qM First things first; what is an Earthship? It’s defined as “a passive solar earth shelter made of both natural and upcycled materials.” Such a building, properly designed and executed, requires no utility services from the grid to operate. The …
How To Build A Straw Bale House. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd3PlKH2PIs Looking for the fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to create a beautiful home? According to Jon Jandai from Life is Easy YouTube channel, the answer is to learn how to build a straw bale house. And when you think about …
How To Build A Rainwater Collection System. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=corcY2AITGs The idea of harvesting rainwater typically conjures images of cisterns in old farms used to water gardens and provide drinking water for animals. This YouTube video by the City Prepping channel teaches us how to build a rainwater collection system. …
Amazing Modern Yurt Is A Design Marvel. Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f05NYU3kmFs Ever considered living in a Yurt? If not, peeping into Zach and Nicole’s idea of a yurt (via the Living Big in a Tiny House YouTube Channel by Bryce Langston) is likely to turn you into a believer! The incredible …
How To Build A DIY Travel Trailer (Aluminum Exterior And More). Photo – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJcipGH2wU Alternative living and DIY off-grid homes are all the rage and for good reason. They are more sustainable and pocket-friendly living spaces. Plus, there’s a sense of accomplishment and appreciation that comes from standing in a …