Part of being ‘off-grid’ is not being hooked up to the systems of electricity, water or sewage. While electricity usually gets the limelight in homestead discussions, when you go off-grid, your sewage system is very (very) important. So, this post is...
I’m all for saving and recycling water whenever possible, including using ‘greywater’ in the garden. Greywater refers to water that comes from the washing machine, shower or bathroom sink. As long as the soap you use is biodegradable,...
As off grid homesteaders, weʻre always looking for ways to build more soil to grow a fertile garden, especially in the tropics where soil disappears almost overnight. Humanure is a great way to do that! The image above is composted human poop from my off grid...
Composting toilets are essential to life in a homestead. They provide us with a safe method of using the toilet while also giving us compost. As to how they work, people tend to have misconceptions and/or, lots of questions. In this article, we will answer the...
For many of us who go off grid, there is always a question on how to deal with your bathroom waste. Septic or cesspool? Eventually people come across composting toilets and begin to wonder, “is this a viable option for me on my off grid...
Worm bins are easily one of the best additions anyone can make towards achieving a zero waste kitchen. Worm bins serve as an easy to maintain location to dispose of any leftover food scraps from cooking. You can add almost any organic material into a worm bin, but...
