Category Archives: Off-the-grid

Just an update on what I am doing. The weather is pretty nice for short periods then back to the cold.  So I have make hay while the sun shines, so to speak. I have cleared two spots on my … Continue reading →

Finally. Yesterday I closed the sale of my house. No more mowing. No more upkeep. No more utilities. No more property taxes. On that house. I bought it in 2000. Raised my daughter there. I haven’t lived there for years … Continue reading →

Okay. I have finally decided to develop an improved refrigeration system. Here’s what I’ve been using up until now. Basically, it’s just a stock pot with a wet t-shirt thrown over it for evaporative cooling. And filled with well water, … Continue reading →

It’s time to finalize my budget.  For the past month I have kept track of what I need and what I forgot.  So now I think I can make a permanent budget list.  I am going to go for the … Continue reading →

I would still like to have a small pond here on the homestead.  I have been hoping to borrow or rent some heavy equipment to make it easier.  But that probably won’t happen. At least not before winter. That just … Continue reading →

It’s been three weeks living solely in my cabin.  I haven’t updated here although I have been writing a lot of my fictional work.  My food is holding out nice.  I have realized a few things I’ve forgotten or would … Continue reading →

I officially changed my address with all companies I do business with.  And I forwarded my mail from Titusville to the Pithole Homestead.  I plan only on returning to the house once every few weeks to check on things and … Continue reading →

Here’s how I stay clean at the homestead. First the shower. I still use the solar camp shower.  Just fill the bag with water, lay it black side up in the sun for a couple hours, hang it up and … Continue reading →