Living Off the Grid

by Gary Collins

Overview

Set aside any worries that living off the grid means a life without comfort and convenience or that it will be too challenging for you and your family to handle. Author Gary Collins literally wrote the book on how to transition to a life off the grid. After almost a decade of walking the walk, he's sharing his successes and failures alike so you can live the simple life without missing out on creature comforts. You'll find a comprehensive rundown of what this unique lifestyle looks like in practice, with complex topics distilled into easy-to-apply lessons: discover strategies for running a business while remaining mostly unplugged, explore ways to remain socially and professionally connected, find out how to make the most of your newfound freedom and decreased cost of living, and learn how to avoid mistakes, expensive errors, and bonehead blunders. Filled with practical instruction, time-saving tips, and hard-earned wisdom from a man who's been there, done that, this guide is invaluable to anyone considering an off-the-grid lifestyle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570673733
Publisher:	Book Publishing Company, The
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	262,936
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Is This Book About? 9

1 My Story: How My Mobile Lifestyle Began 13

2 So Where Do You Start? You Have Too Much Crap! 21

3 Why RV's (Recreational Vehicles) Are a Great Option for Off-Grid Living 33

4 Finding and Dealing With Contractors Can Be Challenging 55

5 Are Tiny Homes, Yurts and Certain Other Temporary Dwellings Good Solutions? 63

6 The Right Vehicle for the Job: Truck Size, Hauling Weight Capacity and Torque 71

7 The Good and Bad of Being Your Own Water, Power and Sanitation Company 79

8 Why a Back-Up Generator Is a Must 107

9 Yes, You Can Have Your Creature Comforts, But You'll Have to Make Some Sacrifices 111

10 The Importance of Fireproofing Your Off-Grid Home and Property 115

11 Why No Trespassing Signs Don't Work Anymore 121

12 Why Living Off the Grid is Not Only for Entrepreneurs and Single People 129

13 It Still Takes Money 131

14 The Two Main Things That Are Stopping You From Living a Simpler Life 133

15 My Top 10 Major Lessons Learned 139

About Gary 145

References 149