Hey, I'm Steve!
I’m a former Air Force helicopter pilot turned off grid solar power home builder and blogging enthusiast.
Sharing how we designed and built our off grid home with just a few friends online has turned into a full blown lifestyle. Today our blog has helped inspire over 2.7 million visitors begin their own off grid journey!
So sit back and let us show you every step of our off grid adventure. From deciding why we went off grid to building the cabin to selecting the perfect solar powered system.

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.
You Can Check Out Our Latest Blog Posts Below!
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How to Harvest RainWater for Off Grid Living: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Harvest RainWater for Off Grid Living: A Step-by-Step Guide A Step-by-Step Guide To Designing & Building Your Own Water Harvesting System. Water is one of the most essential resources for [...]
Harnessing the Sun: A Beginner’s Guide to Off-Grid Solar Systems
Harnessing the Sun: A Beginner's Guide to Off-Grid Solar Systems A Beginner's Guide to Off-Grid Solar Systems Welcome to our most enlightening blog post yet "A Beginner's Guide to Off-Grid Solar Systems". [...]
Mastering Off-Grid Living: Essential Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Mastering Off-Grid Living: Essential Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle Here's our Essential Tips for a Sustainable Lifestyle. In an increasingly interconnected world, there exists a serene and transformative path less traveled—one that [...]
Shipping Container Off Grid Home
Would you consider living off grid in a home built from shipping containers? We’ve talked a lot about folks who have built their off grid home using recycled and re-purposed materials here [...]
How to Select and Install the Perfect Front Door For Your Off Grid Home
So, why are we so picky over a front door? So you've bought the perfect piece of land to build your off grid home on. It has the lake, the trees, the mountains. [...]
How To Install Vinyl Window
It’s finally time to install the off grid cabin’s vinyl windows and as always you’re getting the front row seat! We’re going to share with you every tip we know for installing vinyl [...]