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Building a Home To Live Off-Grid

Living off-grid means different things to different people, but generally, it encompasses a lifestyle that is self-sufficient, with minimal reliance on public utilities. In recent...

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Requires Careful Planning

Living off the grid is a lifestyle that appeals to those seeking independence from mainstream utilities and a closer connection with nature. It involves creating...

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Sustainability From The Ground Up

Creating an eco-friendly home is not just a trend; it's an investment in our planet's future and a commitment to sustainable living. As more individuals...

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Using Less Water

There are many ways to save on utility bills, and water can be a big expense in some households. When it comes to efficiency, using...

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A Look at Windows

It would seem that windows are a small enough part of any home that they would matter little to the energy budget. In some ways...

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Lowering Energy Needs

Many older homes have come under scrutiny over the last few decades because they are not energy efficient, and lowering energy needs has become a...

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Harvesting the Breeze

Homeowners have long clamored for energy solutions to the growing cost of electricity, but many believed wind power was not efficient enough to consider. They...

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Efficient Modern Appliances

The Retro movement has been growing strong over the last few years, but those who seek energy savings have found it is best to run...

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Savings from Sunlight

Solar power, when it first became popular, was actually more expensive than hooking into the local electrical grid. The main issue was the lack of...

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Many modern families have dreamed of building a home that is self-sufficient, and advanced in technology have made at least some of their dreams come true. While they might not be able to completely unplug from modern civilization, there are now options that make their homes more affordable than ever before. Home building off the grid has become a lifestyle, and many contractors have invested in learning how to satisfy this growing trend in residences.

Even if a family wants to remain within a developed area, they now have many options to keep them partially independent from energy reliance on outside factors. Some people simply want to invest in efficient appliances that will keep their bills lower, and others are interested in ensuring they will not suffer power outages due to downed transmission lines. Either way, builders have come up with innovative ways to help them reach their energy goals.