Introduction

 

Living off the grid has become a more popular and an appealing alternative to how many individuals are choosing to live. The idea or picture many people have when someone mentions off the grid living is typically that of a small hut or tent set up in the middle of a secluded forest but living off the grid does not have to be a complete back to nature lifestyle.

 

With the many advancements in technology it is becoming easier than ever to live off the grid. Although many individual that choose to take on this lifestyle do have a genuine desire to leave little to no carbon footprint in the world many choose this lifestyle because of a desire to be free from the financial burdens that come with living on the grid.

 

Living off the grid means living off the land. There are an endless number of ways you can live off the grid. On the extreme end are those who build their home from the earth using mud and clay to construct a small livable home and then there are the ones who can run their home as efficiently as those living on the grid by utilizing the natural elements around them. Some have little to no contact with other individuals and some have created a small community of other off the grid individuals.

 

Transitioning from on the grid to off the grid can be somewhat of a challenge to a few individuals especially if they have not carefully considered how different certain areas of their live will be. Over the next few pages we will discuss a number of ways that you can easily adjust to your new off the grid lifestyle and a variety of methods that you can use in your off the grid home.

 

If you have yet to embark on the off the grid journey you will learn some key things to consider before you even begin to picture your off the grid home. You will be introduced some design ideas and suggestion on how you can choose to purchase your off the grid home or built one from the land up.

 

Once you have an idea of your home design you will want to take into careful consideration how to power that home and how you can be completely self sufficient living in your off the grid home. You will learn about a number of energy supply methods that utilize the natural elements that surround your home and a number of everyday activities that will make living off the grid highly enjoyable and rewarding.

 

Whether you have already decided that you want to pursue a lifestyle of living off the grid, maybe still are a little indecisive if this kind of lifestyle is for you or if you want to stay on the grid but cut back on your energy cost many people can benefit from the methods listed in this book.