If you are having any thoughts about taking on the "Off Grid lifestyle" this is a must read. I was actually shocked by the level of detail and the amazing process that the author detailed. I have been wanting more nuts and bolts of what this change in lifestyle might be for a single older woman and this book delivered in spades! I will be using this as a guidebook to make small changes now and planning for the future.
My impression is that this book spells out a good basic list on what living off grid means, and what it takes to do it. It starts at basic definitions, then moves on to need qualities in the person or family looking to live off grid: things like being great at teaching yourself, being able to follow through with commitments, and a love for nature. The book then moves on to practical considerations such as location, climate, water, and pros/cons of U.S. states for homesteading as well as some international locations. The rest of the book covers important things such as off grid water, power, nutrition, heating, cooling, and waste management.
The writing in this book delivers exactly what it says the book will give you. There are practical tips and it is clearly written, easy to follow and in fact, it pulls you along with the informative writing style. There are so many things to consider when you look at living off the grid—it can easily become overwhelming. But as the author points out, you don't have to do it all at the same time. Take things one at a time and break it down into manageable pieces. This book will definitely help you with that process.
This book is an absolute treasure trove of useful information. If you're thinking about taking off into the wilderness to start an off grid life this is a perfect primer. You'll certainly need more research but its an invaluable starting point to get you into the mindset and make you aware of a lot of the issues you're going to encounter like resource management, waste disposal and power generation. Highly recommend this book.
If you are having any thoughts about taking on the "Off Grid lifestyle" this is a must read. I was actually shocked by the level of detail and the amazing process that the author detailed. I have been wanting more nuts and bolts of what this change in lifestyle might be for a single older woman and this book delivered in spades! I will be using this as a guidebook to make small changes now and planning for the future.
This book is an absolute treasure trove of useful information. If you're thinking about taking off into the wilderness to start an off grid life this is a perfect primer. You'll certainly need more research but its an invaluable starting point to get you into the mindset and make you aware of a lot of the issues you're going to encounter like resource management, waste disposal and power generation. Highly recommend this book.
The writing in this book delivers exactly what it says the book will give you. There are practical tips and it is clearly written, easy to follow and in fact, it pulls you along with the informative writing style. There are so many things to consider when you look at living off the grid—it can easily become overwhelming. But as the author points out, you don't have to do it all at the same time. Take things one at a time and break it down into manageable pieces. This book will definitely help you with that process.