Chapter 1 – Methods to Implement Before you Start in your Off the grid home

 

Before you dive right into a new off the grid lifestyle there are a few things you should do and consider prior to committing to the off the grid lifestyle. The methods in this first chapter will cover some easy suggestion that you will want to take advantage of before you start living off the grid. Living off the grid can be a highly rewarding experience not only in relieving the financial burdens in your daily life but a sense of pride from living self sufficiently. To greater benefit form this off the grid lifestyle practice these methods before you pack up and move to your new home.

 

METHOD 1 - Eliminate Your Debt-

 

When you want to live off the grid the last thing you want is to have any kind of debt hanging over your head. Eliminate all your debt before jumping into you new off the grid home. Items such as any loans, all credit card debit and any other financial burdens should all be paid off completely. Living off the grid is a rewarding self-sufficient decision and you will want to make sure you wont have any bill collectors knocking on your door as you are adapting to the new lifestyle.

 

METHOD 2 - Have Some Money Saved-

 

Going off the grid does require a little bit of start up cost. Too have a well-designed self-sufficient home while living off the grid will at first need some money. All the investments you put into your home will quickly pay for themselves and you will quickly realize that you can live a very fulfilling life with little to no money. Building an off the grid home and acquiring all the supplies you need to build the home will cost some money at first but once everything is installed and in place there is little future investments needed to keep your home functioning.

 

METHOD 3 - Research Areas You Might Want to Build In-

 

Just as you would do when moving into any other kind of home you will want to do some research on where you may like to live. Be sure to take into consideration the seasonal weather, the surrounding environment and layout of the land. You can purchase an off the grid home that was previously built or you can purchase the land and build your own customized off the grid home. Before you make any commitments you should have a clear idea of what you want from your off the grid home. Some people want a lot of land in a quiet area and others just want a self-sufficient home that frees themselves from monthly utility bills.  

 

METHOD 4 - Double Check and Know the Regulations So You Will Not Run Into Any Legal Issues-

 

Although one of the main reason to live off the grid is to disconnect from many of the regulations imposed upon typical home dwellers you cannot escape from them all the time. There are certain restriction and in some cases complete prohibition of living off the grid in any way. In some areas you need permission to build on the land, other areas there are restriction on what you can build. Before you purchase your land or even buy an already in place off the grid home you will want to do some research on what you will be able to do with the land or any modifications you may want to make to the home.