Living Off Grid

Living off grid today is much easier than it was 15 years ago. There are still many challenges but living off grid in today’s world means better renewable energy equipment and thankfully much better communication equipment. These advances have made living off grid, not only possible, but very comfortable.



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The Good Life of Helen and Scott Nearing

Today in the mail we just received an advance copy of ‘The Good Life of Helen Nearing’ by Margaret Killinger. It was especially intriguing as Margaret had interviewed Jane and I in connection with the writing of this book.



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Global Warming Articles

Global Warming ArticlesHere is a collection of recently written global warming articles for your enjoyment. The nature of this subject is very serious and we endeavour to bring you the very best global warming articles to read so you can stay informed.



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Wind Generator Plans

We built a wind generator to run our off grid home. Finding wind generator plans that we could download now actually proved to be the hardest part of the whole project.We looked at the price of wind generators and quickly found out that the $2000 price tag was not in our budget. Andre’s and I decided to build one!



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Greenhouse Plans

Greenhouse PlansIf you are looking to download the very best greenhouse plans right now, then go to the following link.



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Build Your Own Greenhouse

I walked into Blaine Oatman’s greenhouse and my world was forever changed. Outside it was blowing and cold, even for March; inside it felt like a warm June morning. All around me the smell of plants growing, some beginning to flower, and the smell of damp earth made me stop and take a deep breath...



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No Easy Ways to Stop Global Warming

There are no easy ways to stop global warming. It all boils down to the personal choices that you and I make everyday. One of the building blocks and best ways to stop global warming is by starting a personal fitness program.If the choices we make- driving our car to work, leisure activities that use gasoline engines etc. all affect global warming



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Henry Ford would drive a Hydrogen car.

Henry Ford would drive a car that runs on Water… and doesn't contribute to Global warming.But more importantly he would find a way that the average North American could afford it! I would really like to talk to Henry today and see how he would find ways to stop global warming.



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Take the Renewable Energy Challenge for 2007

Today we are sharing our own challenges to find ways to prevent global warming for 2007. We are personally involved in all of the following challenges that we are giving to you.Make a difference- Take the Renewable Energy Challenge and find better ways to Prevent Global Warming. Take action today ! The first challenge- 1000 cars run on biodiesel.



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Finding Rural Property in Canada at a Reasonable Price

Are you looking for a rural property to begin your dream of living off the grid? Or are you searching for a simple cottage lot at a reasonable price? How about a place to spend the summer weekends away from the hustle and the bustle of cottage country? This is where to go- read this article to find out where....



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How To Build A Greenhouse

Before we could start we needed to find some good plans for building a greenhouse. We looked on the Internet and found some great plans first time up. This is a slight variation of the plans because we were using wood we had cut ourselves.



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Homemade Wind Generators

This Project took us by Surprise!We just finished building our own wind generator. We have enjoyed this one, and we have written down our experience with the project and taken photos for you to have a look at. We just can’t believe the response to this article.



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Women in debt

The pain etched on Jane’s face was more than I could bear. She hung her head like the End of the World was about an hour away. I was scared to ask her what was wrong… and then she started to cry.“The bank just took away my credit card”, she finally got out in only a whisper....



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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?

Taking Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to new heights. We have learned ways to reduce our consumption of manufactured goods and energy using simple techniques you can learn too. Our family has learned to reuse building materials, consumer goods and the waste of others.Most importantly, and this is going to surprise a few of you, we recycle virtually nothing



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Solar-Panels Easy Installation Guide

In our own search for the right solar-panels we quickly learned that we just didn’t know enough about solar energy and solar panels in general. We knew we needed help in understanding the new solar panels but where would we find that help? We needed a simple guide that even we could understand.We spent $94, and bought 5 books before we found it...



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5 steps to a great backyard shed

This project was a great place to start before we tackling bigger projects like a garage or house.The first thing we had to find was a reliable set of plans. That took some doing.We did find some great plans though, that we will share with you .



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Top 10 ways to Stop Global Warming

Start off by quitting your job. You don’t really like it anyways, do you? If only half of all North Americans quit their job, or worked at home we could reduce global warming by a whopping 42%! Go on, tell me what I have to do next ?



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Seed Starting - 5 step guide

Seed Starting I was very fortunate to learn from a seed starting expert. He would meticulously start the finest of seeds with great ease it seemed. I am now going to reveal some of his secrets, and some that I have learned on my own...



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Garden Time- 5 easy steps to growing blueberries

High Bush and Low Bush varieties Growing blueberries is not that difficult if you start with the right conditions. The growing of blueberries is probably easier than you think.When we first moved to our present home we had no idea we would be growing blueberries in the near future.



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Garden time- 10 easy steps to growing carrots

Learning how to grow carrots should be easy, but experience has taught us otherwise. There are quite a number of considerations when growing carrots. This guide to growing carrots should help every home gardener and you market gardeners should learn something about how to grow carrots as well. For growing carrots you deeply work the soil......and



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The Real Cost of Debt

I remember that moment with my son like it happened just yesterday. He got home from school, and looked rather upset. He definitely didn’t want to talk.It took a couple hours but, finally at the dinner table it came out. “Dad, some of the kids at school say we’re poor.”“No son, we’re not poor, we’re just in debt."Do we have to be in debt?”.........



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Canoeing in Paradise

My paddle dips cleanly out of the water, with the jade drops slowly falling. Algonquin in summer....



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Off The Grid- Warren Miller, Survivorman and me?

Have you been 'Off the Grid' lately? Take a look back at off-gridder's from the past and the present. Would you believe Ralph Waldo Emerson is ...?



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Why Grow a Garden in 2007 ?

Most Canadians are just too lazy to grow a garden, there I said it.



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Debt Proof Living?

Is it possible to debt-proof your life? Keep that debt from coming back, and enjoy my life?



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Top 10 reasons you need Off Grid Consulting

Need help finding the best products at the best prices? Want to make sure that your quotes from installer's are fair? Do you want unbiased advice about your own solar or wind installation? Check out the other 7reasons



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How To Grow Onions - A quick guide

It's garden time again, want to learn how to grow great onions? check out this article



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How to Grow Potatoes - A quick guide

Garden time again, check out this great article on growing potatoes



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Off Grid Consulting

Do you want to save up to $3000 on your installation of solar panels or wind generator? Do you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on the best Renewable Energy Products? Then you need Off Grid Consulting



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Living Off the Grid

How hard can it be? Get the real scoop on living off the grid here. And it really isn't that hard



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Save up to $3000 on your Renewable Energy Installation now!

Is your dealer giving you the best price? We will tell you. Want help installing it yourself? We will help. Want to know whether to choose solar or wind or a combination of both , we can help you. Check us out



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Digg This 10 steps to make your own Wind Generator

No special tools, no special knowledge, just the best plans on how to make a wind generator we have found. A better title would have been How to 'Finish' your own wind generator. Check it out, and digg it so others can enjoy



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How To Build A Shed

Hey, it's garden time. Learn how to build a shed from this article. Digg it now



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Digg it 10 steps to Sustainable Living

How are we going to sustain this World? Global warming, climate change? Follow these 10 simple steps for sustainable living now, before it's too late.



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Digg This ! Top 10 ways to Stop Global Warming

Start off by quitting your job. You don’t really like it anyways, do you. If only half of all North Americans quit their job, or worked at home we could reduce global warming by a whopping 42%! Go on, tell me what I have to do next ? Digg it.



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9 things YOU can do with Cordless Power tools

You won't believe what you can do with cordless power tools. Check it out



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Can you Write?

We need articles about solar panels, wind generators and living off the grid. Also gardening, building and alternative energy news stories needed. Do you know what's hot? Tell us



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AlternativeEnergy

AlternativeEnergy is in the news and everybody seems to be talking about it today. But what is AlternativeEnergy ? In this article we will tell you what it is and take a look at common AlternativeEnergy sources.



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The Good Life of Helen and Scott Nearing

We had the pleasure of contributing to the latest Nearing's book, page 93 of the good life. Read it here



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How To Build A Greenhouse

Are you looking for the easiest plans for how to build a greenhouse? This is it, for free



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How To Build Your Own House

Can it really be that difficult? Can I find out how to build your own house? A no nonsense plan is right here



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Build A Wind Generator

You can build a wind generator ! Here is how



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How to Build Wind Turbines

Looking for an easy way to build wind turbines? You can find out how to build wind turbines right here



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Solar Rechargeable Batteries

Where do you find solar rechargeable batteries? This article explains what you need to know



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Debt Free Lifestyle

Are you enjoying a debt free lifestyle? It is easier than you think to maintain that debt free lifestyle too



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How To Get Off The Grid

Are you wondering how to get off the grid? There is a simple step by step plan on how to get off the grid right here.



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Living Off Grid

Can it really be that hard living off grid? This family has been living off grid for 14 years.



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Algonquin Park

Want to see Algonquin Park from the inside? You can have a great adventure in Algonquin Park here's how.



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Cheaper Solar Panels ?

That's right they are making cheaper solar panels. New thin film technology makes them more efficient and cheaper . Read more



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Solar Panels, Wind Generators, Backup Power Generators

Looking for the best deals on solar panels, wind generators or backup power generators ?



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Off Grid Books

Are you looking for off grid books? Everything there is to know about living off the grid.



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Backup Power Generator

Have you been looking for a backup power generator? This article will show you how to find the best backup power generator for your needs.



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Make Wind Chimes

Make Wind Chimes ? You sure can. This easy to follow article explains how to make wind chimes.



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Build Wind Generator

Build wind generator? Yes you can, if you have been thinking you could build wind generator.



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Growing Garlic

Growing garlic | garlic growing can it be that hard ? Simple guide says no



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Growing Onions

Growing onions can't be that difficult? Is there a guide out there for growing onions? Simple easy to read here it is.



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Seed Starting

Is it really time for seed starting? Have a look at this seed starting guide



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Solar Panels Book

Solar Panels Book for free? 100 page renewable energy guide just for signing up for the free newsletter. It doesn't get better than that?



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