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an air conditioner sitting on top of a roof next to a solar power unit

Think you can't have air conditioning off the grid? You can! Learn how much solar it takes to run A/C in our home off the grid, which units we considered, what air conditioner we actually run, and how we use natural cooling techniques to minimize how much power we need to run A/C.

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geothermal tubing

Setting up a Geothermal system is one way you can harness clean energy directly under your feet. If you are thinking about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning while off-grid, then you are thinking of Geothermal energy. Geothermal energy uses the constant temperatures from underneath the ground to provide cooling and heating to your home. Have you been in a cave where the temperature is warmer than the air above it during the winter and cooler than the air in the summer?

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pipes are attached to the back of a large metal box that is stacked on top of each other

Free Air Conditioning: Technically it should be called a heat exchanger, we lovingly call it the water cooler, but it has been providing us with free cold air for more than 20 years now so it definitely does work. Shortly after moving here (Montana) I noticed that the wat…

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Maintaining Off Grid Power Systems in Winter - Living off grid in winter comes with its struggles. From maintaining off grid power systems to making sure our off grid water system doesn't freeze. off grid living for beginners | off grid winter living | winter off grid living | off grid solar power

Maintaining Off Grid Power Systems in Winter - Living off grid in winter comes with its struggles. From maintaining off grid power systems to making sure our off grid water system doesn't freeze. off grid living for beginners | off grid winter living | winter off grid living | off grid solar power

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a woman standing in front of a wall with the words best 12 volt off grid van air conditioner

The best Campervan Air Conditioners for Vanlife, Expedition Vehicles and off-grid RV's. Including an affordable 12 volt DC powered AC perfect for off-grid use.

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Summertime may bring many wonderful things but the extreme heat is not one of them. For many using air conditioning is not affordable nor available. Here are some tips to keep your house cool in summer heat that we have used to combat our ever increasing electric bill.

Summertime may bring many wonderful things but the extreme heat is not one of them. For many using air conditioning is not affordable nor available. Here are some tips to keep your house cool in summer heat that we have used to combat our ever increasing electric bill.

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an old radiator sitting on top of a table

Free Air Conditioning: Technically it should be called a heat exchanger, we lovingly call it the water cooler, but it has been providing us with free cold air for more than 20 years now so it definitely does work. Shortly after moving here (Montana) I noticed that the wat…

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two microwaves on top of wooden shelves with wires and other electrical equipment in them

Here are ALL the details of my tiny house solar power setup. Choosing solar panels, wiring your house for solar, and cost to go solar with a tiny house.

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a man standing in front of a solar panel with text overlay reading off grid homestead solar cost breakdown deep dive cost

How much does it really cost to build your own off-grid solar system? The answer might surprise you. We dive deep in this post listing everything we used to build our massive 7200W - 28kWH - 120V solar and battery system at a fraction of the cost.

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a large pot sitting on top of a stove in a kitchen next to a shelf

Connect a hot water reservoir with a coil wrapped around the flue. The water runs through the coil and heats up as it is in contact with the hot flue. And voila..."free" hot water! You can also build a cob encasement around the wood stove & flue so the cob will heat up during a fire and stay warm after the fire is out. This is totally how I'm going to heat my water in my (truly) off-grid home.

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5 ways to keep cool this summer, without air conditioning! | Homestead Honey

Whether you are living off-grid and can't power an AC, or don't want to pay high electric bills, try these 5 ways to stay cool without air conditioning.

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an illustrated guide to water options in the desert

Building a homestead from the ground up will be challenging. We've already experienced many obstacles and we don't even have the land yet! But seriously, how to you make a decision on what to do first? Especially when your land has NOTHING on it. No water, no power, no buildings. Let's talk about water first!

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the top ten diy bucket air conditioner ideas that you can use in your home

In the sweltering heat, finding effective and budget-friendly ways to stay cool is a must. That's where DIY bucket air conditioner projects come in handy. Not only are they affordable, but they also provide a satisfying project that culminates in sweet, cool air. These 10 homemade DIY bucket air conditioner ideas coolers offer a practical solution for those wanting to beat the heat without breaking the bank. With a few basic materials and some ingenuity, making your own air conditioner is…

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