A Tour of Our Off-Grid Cabin in the Winter

TLDRJoin us for a tour of our off-grid cabin where we live completely off the grid, using wood for heating and solar power for electricity. Learn about our unique setup and the challenges and benefits of living in an off-grid cabin.

Key insights

🏡Our off-grid cabin is set on 25 acres and is completely off the grid. We rely on wood for heating and solar power for electricity.

🌲The cabin is located in the middle of the forest, accessible via a private road. We are surrounded by nature and enjoy the peace and tranquility it brings.

🔥We have a wood stove in the cabin that does an excellent job of heating the space. We also store wood on the porch for convenience.

🌞Our solar power system provides us with more than enough electricity for our needs. We also have propane lights and a propane fridge.

🚽We have an outhouse for bathroom needs, and we bring our own water to the cabin. Living off the grid requires some adjustments, but we have adapted well.

Q&A

How do you stay warm in the winter?

We rely on wood for heating and use a wood stove, which does a great job of keeping the cabin warm.

How do you get electricity in an off-grid cabin?

We have a solar power system that provides us with electricity. We also have propane lights and a propane fridge.

How do you cook and store food without access to utilities?

We have a stove and an oven that run on propane. We also have a pantry where we store our food.

Do you have running water in the cabin?

No, we do not have running water in the cabin. We bring our own water and use an outhouse for bathroom needs.

What are the benefits of living off-grid?

Living off-grid allows us to be self-sufficient and enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature. We also have lower utility bills and a smaller environmental footprint.

Timestamped Summary

02:31The cabin is set on 25 acres in the middle of the forest, accessible via a private road.

03:11We rely on wood for heating and have a wood stove in the cabin.

06:31We have a solar power system that provides us with electricity.

06:57We have propane lights and a propane fridge for additional power needs.

09:31We have an outhouse for bathroom needs and bring our own water to the cabin.

13:04Living off the grid requires adjustments, but we enjoy the benefits of self-sufficiency and a smaller environmental footprint.