METHOD 5 - Stock Up On Tools Both for Construction and Gardening-
Many off the grid residents will all encourage starting your own garden. Not only is it an easy way to cover most of your food needs but also, it can be an enjoyable activity. Living off the grid you are probably not going to have a simple small garden with only a few plants. Instead, if you have the land, you will begin small and expand to be able to harvest a large number of fruits and vegetable.
You will want to start acquiring some of the tools you will need for this endeavor. Stock up on a number of gardening tools that can be found in some thrift shops, garage sales, yard sales or even asking friends and family who have some they do not use. Even having more than one of most tools will beneficial since you will most likely be using them a good amount.
METHOD 6 - Cut Back Before You Commit-
Before unplugging completely from the rest of the world you may want to ease yourself into the off grid lifestyle. Living off the grid can mean some drastic changes in the way you will not only be living but also changing how you would normally do everyday chores or tasks. If you are considering going off the grid or thought it over for a while you will need to be sure you realize that you will not have as many of the so easily available luxury items that you may be used to.
Living off the grid typically involves a lot less going out and more staying in to either take care of the home or tend the garden. Although many off the grid dwellers have a way to still stay connected through the Internet this is not always the case. Begin by cutting back on eating out and entertainment. Start cooking more at home and even trying some jarring or other do it yourself projects Many off the grid dwellers are efficient and over time have become some incredibly skillful do it yourselfers.
Living off the grid does not necessarily mean you will be completely cut off from the rest of the world but you will learn that your focus is no long on social media or gossip. Consider starting a few new hobbies that you have been waiting to give a try since you will soon have the time to do more of the things you enjoy living off the grid.