Tag: off-grid
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Banishing Off-Grid Imposter Syndrome
I follow some fantastic Substacks about lady farmers and homesteaders, and I greatly admire all the work they do to keep their farms going. I read about Sam moving sheep and Jenna harvesting potatoes and Helen weaning pigs, and I think to myself, “WOW these ladies are super badass.” And what the hell am I… Read more
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Off-Grid Waste Management in Mexico
Living off-grid means that at some point, Lurko and I had to think about where our waste was going to go. Ever the idealist, I dreamed about living a zero-waste lifestyle. The basic idea of zero waste is to live in such a way as to create as little waste as possible. Sounds great, right? Read more
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The Trials and Tribulations of Solar Power
I have posted about our power situation in dribs and drabs. Here is the whole story: In April 2023 we bought the property. In June 2023, we started construction… Read more
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We’re Hot
06/20/24 Since returning from our air-conditioned vacation, we’ve had cloud cover most of the week. On some days the battery can only charge up to 50-60 percent, which means our 5000 watt battery only has 2000 watts available to us when you factor in only being able to run the battery down to 20%. And Read more
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Things We’ve Learned After Living Off-Grid in Mexico for 3 Weeks
01/20/24 We’ve learned…how to wash a load of clothes using a plunger and a bucket. Then I graduated to a mop bucket that includes a wringer. Helps get my steps in! We’ve also learned: Read more
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We’re Moving … to Mexico
06/24/23 Ok, I guess it’s time to spill the beans. Last month I bought a piece of dirt, about a mile from my parents, who as many of you know live just north of Puerto Vallarta. Today, that piece of dirt has officially begun its transformation into Casa Buenavista, my new home. It’s really happening. Read more
