Off-grid and sustainable.

Almost Everything You Need to Know about Off-Grid Living.

What you need for a small off-grid system, plus which appliances you can use, and which you can't.

Not only does it work, but it's a cinch to make...if, of course you live in the right climate.

I was part of a panel for Porch magazine discussing many aspects of off-grid living. You can read that article here.

My top six strategies for dealing with pests, plus a list of critters you want to cultivate.

You can survive without power relatively easily. But if you're living off-the-grid, your biggest concern is water.

How to make a successful veggie patch without killing your earth or yourself. 10 tips for the would-be natural gardener.

Some people swear by compost showers. It didn't work for me, though. Here's why.

I still haven't died of amoebic dysentery, nor have I contracted cholera. And my veggies are thriving.

5 things you didn't know about composting toilets, plus how to build one in an afternoon.

You don't need to have millions to create your own tiny off-grid empire. Take a look at some of my moneyless creations.

Keep it inexpensive and basic. Here's how to build a small access road by hand in four simple steps.

Fitting PVC pipe joints and taps is a five minute job. It’s not something you should normally need to get a plumber out for.