Explore our blog for real-life insights and hard-earned lessons from our off-grid journey. From DIY projects to everyday challenges, each post is packed with hands-on advice and personal stories that bring homesteading to life.
Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into self-sufficiency, you’ll find helpful tips, relatable mishaps, and plenty of inspiration to fuel your own path toward independence.
February 18, 2025How to Fix EG4 LifePower4 SOC Drift
Lithium SOC Drift Happens State of Charge (SOC) drift is a common issue you might face with your EG4 LifePower4 batteries. Over time, these reliable batteries may not charge up to 100%,…
February 17, 2025How to Mount a Starlink Mini on Your Vehicle: A Practical Adventure
Testing The Best Starlink Mini Roof Mount Today, we’re diving into a fun and practical project: mounting the Starlink mini satellite on a vehicle. Whether it’s an SUV or my old F250…
February 16, 2025Understanding Ohm’s Law: The Foundation of Electrical Circuits
Why Ohm’s Law Matters If you’re getting into off-grid solar power or DIY electrical work, one of the first concepts you need to understand is Ohm’s Law. It’s the key to knowing…
December 5, 2024Mr. Heater Little Buddy Heater: The Most Underrated Buddy?
Why No One Talks About The Mr. Heater Little Buddy Hey y’all! Today, I’m excited to shine some light on a little propane heater that doesn’t get a lot of love. Let…
November 21, 2024Budget-Friendly DIY Solar & Battery Backup Systems: Start Small and Scale Up
The DIY Solar & Battery Journey Creating your own backup power system is an empowering way to prepare for outages, reduce reliance on the grid, and delve into renewable energy. Starting small…
July 30, 2024How to connect Solar Panels to EG4 Mini Split
How to connect Solar Panels to EG4 Mini Split Today, we’re diving into the exciting project of connecting the EG4 mini split to solar panels. We’ve had quite a few requests on…
February 22, 2024Growing Nutrient-Rich Tree Hay
Increase your sustainability with tree hay! Today, we’re going to explore the world of sustainable livestock feeding with our guide to growing protein-rich Tree Hay. Not only is this a fantastic way…
January 24, 2024We’re upgrading to the EG4 6000XP inverters from the 6000EX inverters.
Why are we making the switch to the EG4 6000XP inverters? I want to share with you my recent experience of upgrading our homestead’s solar system with the EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverters.…
September 7, 2022Off-Grid Homestead – We’re going solar!
Going Off-Grid In East Texas Living off-grid means being independent from the utility company – you generate your own electricity with solar panels and store it in batteries. It’s a big upfront…
December 2, 2019Is a Mr. Heater Fuel Filter Needed When Connecting To a 20 lb Propane Tank?
Do I Need A Propane Fuel Filter For Mr Heater Buddy Heaters? In the video below, I’m going to address why you need a fuel filter for a Mr. Heater Big Buddy…