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The Legalities of Shipping Container Homes

The Legalities of Shipping Container Homes

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building

Shipping containers are gaining popularity around the world for being low-cost, sustainable housing options. These durable containers are versatile and offer a great deal of construction possibility for much less than traditional houses. Even before prefab container...
What Size Generator Do I Need To Be Off-Grid?

What Size Generator Do I Need To Be Off-Grid?

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building, Off Grid Solar

Whether you’re new to off-grid homesteading or a veteran, you’ve probably considered or bought a generator before. But what is the right size generator for your off grid homestead?  Off grid cabins that rely on a generator for 100% of its electrical...
Off Grid On-Demand Water Heaters

Off Grid On-Demand Water Heaters

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building, Off Grid Solar

Having hot water while living off grid has never been easier.  Traditional hot water heaters are energy hogs.  Boiling water on the woodstove takes forever.  Luckily On-Demand Water Heaters are here to save the day! The best off grid on demand water...
6 Tips To Help Your Shipping Container Home Last Longer

6 Tips To Help Your Shipping Container Home Last Longer

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building

Shipping containers are quickly becoming a popular way to construct a beautiful home for a great price!  I have a few friends that live in shipping container homes here in Hawai’i and they love them!  But they do stress the importance of taking care...
Bamboo Construction: Beginner Guide To Building With Bamboo

Bamboo Construction: Beginner Guide To Building With Bamboo

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building

Bamboo is a great material to use in construction and after learning a few basic techniques, it can be really easy to build with as well.   It grows abundantly throughout many areas of the world, can be harvested easily and once treated, can last a long...
How Long Do Yurts Last (With Tips To Make Them Last Longer)

How Long Do Yurts Last (With Tips To Make Them Last Longer)

by Sean Jennings | Off Grid Building

Many people are looking to Yurts as affordable alternatives to building conventional homes for their off grid properties.  They are beautiful, easy to construct and the price is right.  But will they last over the long haul? On average, a basic yurt will...
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