💧 The winter checks that go beyond the woodpile


Hi Reader,

During our years off-grid, getting ready for winter meant checking more than the woodpile.

Water and communication needed a plan, too, and these guides can help you think through yours.

Traditional Skills Summit

Want to learn more about growing food, preserving the harvest, or cooking from scratch?

The free online Traditional Skills Summit runs October 12–16, with practical sessions you can use even if you’re still dreaming of your first homestead.

Our Off Grid Water System in Winter

7 Off-Grid Communication Options for Remote Homesteads

Read this before investing in a remote communications system.

Practical Off-Grid Skills and Supplies

That keep you prepared for anything.

Until next time,

Sarita

​An Off Grid Life​

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