What are your goals?
A more self-reliant lifestyle?
A home that will remain safe and comfortable - even without power?
A reliable source of clean water?
An independent energy source?
Growing your own food?
If you said "yes" to any of these, you've come to the right place.
We can help.
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How do you heat and cool a home without power?
Heating and cooling without a mechanical system is easier than you may imagine.
These videos will show you how to…
Incorporate Passive Solar Design by using the power of the sun and how it interacts with your home.
Build with materials that store and regulate heat.
Create a building envelope with non-toxic materials that will keep either the warmth or the coolness inside.
Utilize the ambient temperature of the Earth to keep your home from ever freezing or overheating.
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One of the most expensive mistakes I see people make when embarking on an off-grid dream is buying land and then finding out that they can’t legally build the home they want on that land.
That is why I created the Before You Purchase Property Checklist. This guide will take you through the building departments and agencies you’ll need to consult to find out whether you will be allowed to build with tires, incorporate water catchment, or include a composting toilet and greywater system.
The Seven-Step Quick-Start Guide will show you the features you may want to incorporate into your off-grid dream home.
Please contact us if you have questions.
We’re here to help.
Matt & Kristina
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How do you secure a safe water source?
If you plan on collecting and storing water, your job will be much more manageable and affordable if you reduce your water usage and recycle the water you use.
This video will show you how…
Adding a composting toilet will drastically reduce the water you'll need to save.
Recycling water using a greywater garden will not only reduce water usage but will also allow you to grow vegetables indoors and outdoors.
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Not-So-Technical Inserts on:
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Thermal Mass & Insulation
Greywater Gardens
Reusing Materials
Solar Power
Composting Toilets
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Are You Worried About Rising Electricity Costs and the Reliability of the Power Grid?
We find it's best to approach this from both ends of the issue.
Eliminating the need for power to keep our home safe and comfortable.
Reducing unnecessary appliances requiring power.
This will reduce the size and the expense of the solar, wind, or hydro system you will need to build in order to create an independent energy source.