If you are looking to own a place that is totally off the grid where you don’t have to worry about utility bills or mortgage here is a guide to building your own, building the cabin only cost this man around $2000. This is something anyone with good handyman skills should be able to do. And to save you the trouble of looking around for advice he wrote a book to help you with about everything you need. You can find the book here:
Off the Grid: Simple Solar Homesteading
You will get a complete 355 page Ebook guide with step-by-step directions for building the cabin including material list and detailed instructions for installing solar and wind power.
2- How to install solar and wind power
3- How to build a solar composting toilet
4- How to drill a water well and harvest rainwater
5- How to find cheap homesteading land
6- How to build an outdoor wood furnace + install a wood stove
7- How to install propane appliances
8- How to build cabin additions for more room
9- How to make a living from your homestead
10- How to build a wood heated pallet hot tub
11- How to raise a garden and build simple animal pens:
This cabin is 14×14 with a full loft and approximately 400 square feet of living space. Downstairs is Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining and Living area. Upstairs is a large Bedroom and Office. There is enough room for 6 people to sleep comfortably.
Power system is 580 watts Solar electric and 400 Watts wind power which powers a 12 volt fridge, lights, water pump, TV’s, laptop and many gadgets. Heat source can be propane or wood stove. Toilet is solar assisted composting.The cabin is designed for year round use and is fully insulated for cold climates.This cabin design has been tested in Canada, Mexico and Alaska with great results. Perfect for a starter home, hunting/fishing cabin, bug-out shelter or vacation cabin.The cabin can be built from all new materials for under $2000 (not including windows and doors) and is designed for additions on 3 sides. Plans for additions and complete material lists are included in the ebook.
Source: How To Have a Home With No House Payments And No Utility Bills
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