We purchased bare land two years ago and since we're developing our debt-free home (check out our timber frame home plans) from the ground up, a laser level is something we've needed for a long time. We've been going back and forth on whether or not to buy one new but we finally … [Read more...]
Homesteading Essentials: Best Headlamps From Experience
When people think about the essential homestead tools for off grid living some of the first things that come to mind are products like chainsaws and generators. Few people would think to mention the lowly headlamp. Yet, from our off-grid experience so far, functional headlamps … [Read more...]
The Best Hand Saws for Woodworkers & Homeowners
Living off grid has been a constant adjustment process as we continually learn new ways to do things we never thought about twice before in our previous lives. Not having an unlimited supply of electricity has a big impact on one important part of our homestead development plan- … [Read more...]
Honda EU3000i Handi Review: Our Portable Off Grid Generator
Honda EU3000i Handi Review: One of the must-haves for RV and off-grid living is a quality portable generator. Whether you have only battery and inverter, use solar for your primary charging source, or even if you're tied into the grid to some degree, having a quality off grid … [Read more...]
Cobra Floating Walkie Talkie Review
We needed to purchase a couple long distance walkie talkies for our 650 mile drive to Idaho. We didn’t want to rely on our cell phones as cell service would be intermittent. We picked up couple Corbra Floating Walkie Talkies and put them to the test! A week or so before … [Read more...]