5 Things To Consider Before Going Off Grid by SARA TIPTON for Ready Nutrition
In light of the pandemic sweeping the lobe, many people are considering going off the grid. But here are five things you would consider before buying that piece of land and living a self-reliant lifestyle.
In light of the pandemic sweeping the globe, and the overwhelming stress it has caused, many people are considering going off the grid.
The thought of cutting ties with the city, being your own boss, and living off the land is appealing. Imagine building a simple home powered (or not) by the sun, and heating it with wood chopped by you. A lot of us have thought about it recently for sure, but make certain you know what you are getting into.
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5 Things To Consider Before Going Off-Grid
Here are five considerations you should contemplate before buying that piece of land and living a self-reliant lifestyle.
1. Money – Many think living off the grid is free, and honestly, it should be! But you will need to buy a piece of land to build a little house on and that will require some funding. Make sure you prepare for the financial costs of going off-grid.
2. Power – You will need to research ways to heat and power your home without electricity. Wood burning stoves are great for heat, but what about when it’s really hot, and how are you going to get water? Solar and wind are great ways to power your home and having a generator is almost a necessity.
3. Water – Speaking of water, it’s something to consider for sure! Without access to water, an off-grid dream will soon become a nightmare. When you survey your land, one of the top priorities is to confirm you can access water. In fact, if you plan on keeping any kind of vegetable garden then you’ll want to consider giving it a steady supply of water to feed them and/or any animals. That means you will need a creek or something like it running through your neck of the woods. You also need to ensure that water is fresh, clean, and potable. You will likely need to run it through a filtration system of some kind. Even clean-looking water can have parasites in it.
