Cities are becoming denser with people, concrete, buildings, and cars, and more people are choosing to leave that world, escaping off-grid. It’s a good lifestyle that many people have lived for years, but others are new and unsure of the best ways to live in an off-the-grid home. Instead of living in that uncertainty, read on to learn how you can turn your house and land into a self-sustaining space you’re proud to call home.
Solve Food and Water First
The first thing you need to get to ensure your off-the-grid home is safe and ready for living is access to food and water. Taking care of this first is the most important thing because you cannot do or take care of anything else without food and water.
Many off-grid dwellers have a rainwater collection system or have access to a lake or river, along with a heavy-duty filtration system to keep their water contaminant-free. When it comes to food, many have a chicken coop and a small garden that meet all their daily needs. Experiment and find what you want or need for your off-the-grid home.
Make It Feel Like Home
One of the best ways to make living in your off-grid home comfortable and enriching is to make it feel like a home. Part of what makes a house a home is the community you’re in and the people around you, but that’s not that easy when you’re off the grid. However, it is still entirely possible. You need to find what makes you feel comfortable and safe and bring that into your home.
To make a place feel like home, it must be cozy, and there’s no better way to make your home cozy than with some simple lighting and all-natural interior decor. Also, many people want their outdoor space to feel like home too. You can accomplish that with some comfortable chairs and yard decorations. For example, a great yard decoration for patriotic folk is an American flag. Assembling an outdoor American flag set is easy. Then, you can sit back, watch your flag fly, and relax in your off-the-grid house that you turned into a home.
Think About Location for the Entire Year
Another variable you must consider is your home’s location. Consider all the weather that affects your area and how that would impact your off-grid life. For example, would icy/snowy conditions limit road access to your home? This might not be a huge issue in Tennessee, but it is still a factor you should consider early to be certain your home ends up in the right place.
Take these tips for living in an off-the-grid home to transition smoothly and efficiently to your new private sanctuary. It’s more than solace away from the world’s chaos and the hustle and bustle—it’s your home.
