According to a study by the Wilderness Medical Society, 78,488 individuals became lost in the wilderness between the 1992 and 2007. 2,659 died, 24,288 were injured, and 13,212 were saved. …

Shipping container homes are growing in popularity, as you probably know if you’re reading this. Insulating a shipping container is an important step of the building process if you’re planning …

In the high desert of Joshua Tree, California, ‘The Haven’, a cozy shipping container home with a rooftop deck, sits completely off the grid on 5 acres. When deciding which …

A significant part of off-grid living is producing a wide variety of food that will add to, and satisfy your meal planning. With spring approaching, you should already be planning …

In a report done by CBS news, if all households in the U.S. switched out just one standard, incandescent light bulb with one certified as green, it would reduce greenhouse …

Have you ever had a season where you feel like you do everything right, but the weather just doesn’t cooperate with you? Weather plays an important role in gardening. Vegetables …

(Originally published 12/14/18) Living off the grid is a great way to decrease your carbon footprint and lower energy costs. But what happens when there’s a global emergency, like a …

Every so often we come across designers who flawlessly actualize the vision so many of us hold of the perfect off grid cabin. This little cabin with living roof from …

At 900 square feet and packed with modern amenities, the De Lux shipping container home by Relevant Buildings truly lives up to its name. This deluxe model is built with …

The water bill is high this month, it seems as though your electric bill is forever on the rise, and you worry about all the control the government has over …