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The off-grid roadmap

A Practical and Spiritual (But Not Technical) Guide to Setting Up an Off-Grid World
I’ve set up two off-grid worlds in two different countries now. I’ve also watched a heck of a lot of people go off-grid, both in the real world and online. We all make mistakes, and I’ve learned from a good 75% of mine. So I thought I'd share my winnings with you.
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By far the biggest problem we all face when moving off-grid is organisation. Where do we start? It can be pretty overwhelming. There are some fundamentals for creating a functioning off-grid world in the long term, and if you set about things in the right order at the outset, you can save yourself a lot of agravation. It’s not easy to complete a building project at the best of times, but an off-grid homestead is a real challenge.

Take a look at the roadmap
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Who is this roadmap for?
  • This roadmap is ideal for people planning an off-grid adventure. Oh how I wish I'd read this before I started my first project!
  • Have you just bought land or begun your off-grid project? Are you wondering where the heck to begin? This roadmap is for you!
  • Are you confused by the mass of choices regarding power systems, livestock, food growing approaches, shelters? Yes there are zillions of options when you go off-grid. Yurt or campervan? Ram pump or solar pump? What this roadmap does is give an overview with the pros and cons of each element of your off-grid world to help you make the right choice for you and your land.
  • Budding Earth Whisperers who want to foster a closer more nourishing relationship with their land will also enjoy the Earth Whispering sections of this PDF too.
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Enroll in the Off-Grid Roadmap
CONTENTS
Number of Pages: 177
Contains overviews, photos, diagrams, pros and cons, and resources on:
  • Temporary shelter
  • Water options
  • Tools and storage
  • Power systems
  • Composting toilets
  • Kitchen ideas
  • Waste water
  • Bathroom ideas
  • Creating community
  • Livestock
  • Land husbandry
  • Earning a living
  • Strategies to organise the project
  • Tips for avoiding burn out
  • Motivation ideas for the dark days.
  • Earth Whispering tips for connecting with your land and gaining the most from this incredible experience.

Earth Whispering?
The off-grid roadmap is primarily practical, but I did also add a special Earth Whispering Guide at the end of each chapter. This can be ignored of course. But for me this is the whole beauty of living off-grid, and it's the part which makes these off-grid adventures worthwhile. There are plenty of ideas on how to connect with your land and create a magical bond in a way which works for you which can be such a life-changing experience.
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Disclaimer: All the content in The Mud Home website is provided for informational purposes only. The author undertakes no responsibility for any person or entity who chooses to use the information on this website. It is not intended to be a standard and should not substitute for the exercise of good engineering judgment by engineers. It is the user’s obligation to make sure that he/she uses the appropriate practices and consults the appropriate experts when building. It is the user's obligation to make sure they are following health and safety guidelines. The author is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or damages to persons or property incurred while using the information presented in this website.

Some blog articles refer to the use of lime. Please note, lime is caustic and can cause burns. Read The Mud Home guide to using lime safely here.

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  • Home
  • Building
    • Earthbag >
      • Rubble Trench Foundations
      • Earthbag in Extreme Weather
      • Earthquakes and earthbag
    • Earth Plaster
    • Using Lime
    • Cob
    • Straw Bale
    • Wattle and Daub
    • Inspiration
    • Off-Grid Living >
      • Off-Grid Prep Course
    • Mud Building Blog
  • Books
    • Dirt Witch
    • Mud Ball
    • Mud Mountain The Book
    • MUD BUILDING PDF PACKAGE
  • About
    • Contact
    • Mud Home Facebook Group
  • COURSES
    • ATULYA's In Person Workshops 2025
    • Perfect Earth Plaster Online Course
    • Lime for Beginners Online Course
    • MUD BUILDING PDF PACKAGE
    • The Off-Grid Roadmap
    • Consultation
  • Blogs
    • Mud Home Turkey
    • Barn Life in Spain
  • My Projects
    • The Earthbag Home in Turkey
    • The Barn in Spain