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Off Grid Home Building Essentials: A Comprehensive Planning Handbook for House Options, Solar, Wind, Water, Heating and Cooling--Self-Sufficiency Projects for Off Grid Living! (Off Grid Essentials)

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Discover The Most Important Essentials Needed for Off Grid Living!Most people who are considering Off Grid Living, are those who are wanting to escape the stress and busyness of city life, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Owning your own property, and providing for your needs with self-sufficiency projects sounds wonderful and fun. What are the most important self-sufficiency/survival projects, and how do you accomplish them? That is where this book will help. This handbook is specifically designed to assist you in the planning and strategizing phase of your off-grid journey. The information in this book will be useful for both the beginner, and for the ones already in process who are seeking more options. A good finish is always dependent upon a good plan—that is why this book is a great place to start!Compare 18 different house types by using construction methods and cost per square foot, to discover which house type best fits your budget and life style.You will learn, in easy-to-understand terms, how a solar system works, and how to design a system that fits your home needs perfectly.Learn how to discern if a wind turbine will work for you, how to select the best size and model, and how to avoid wind turbine installation mistakes.You will discover the fun and easy elements of a small hydroelectric system, and how the components fit together to provide an endless supply of electricity.Learn how to pump water to your house without using electricity.You will learn which size and type of generator will best serve your needs, and how to use them safely.You will discover all about water wells, and also how to develop and use other water sources for your water needs.You will discover how to heat and cool your off-grid home by using unique Off-Grid methods, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.learn how to have hot water without electricity or wood.Learn all about indoor toilet options that don’t use water, and which method would be best for your home.In this book: “Off Grid Home Building Essentials,” you will learn all you need to know in order to be self- sufficient, and how to live the dream comfortably! Living off the Grid is totally doable. All you need to know is which house type would be best for you; which electrical power source or combination will best meet your needs; which water sources you should use, and how to develop them; and what method for heating and cooling you should implement and when. These are the essentials, and these are the things that this book will help you with, as you plan and strategize for your off grid journey. You can do it, and this book will help! If you want to benefit from the most important essentials for off grid living, scroll up and click the “ADD TO CART” button. This is where your Off Grid dream begins! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ JEU Publishing (June 17, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 10


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.53 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #127,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Wind Energy #4 in Engineering Power Systems #6 in Solar Energy


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  • Excellent book for starting your off grid living journey
Off grid home building essentials is an excellent book to start your journey for living off grid. What it does is give you a a comprehensive overview of considerations for living off grid. The book is broken up into four sections which cover the key components of off grid living: home building examples; home electrical systems; water source ideas; and heating/cooling/plumbing. It covers different types of examples in each section along with cost projections, and pros/cons. The book does not make any recommendations that you should go one way or another. Rather, it lays out the information in an easy to read and understandable manner so that you can make an informed decision as to what would suit your needs. I found this book extremely beneficial as I did not know much of the information it cites. If you are like me and you are considering off grid living but don’t know where to start or what you should be considering to go off grid living, this book will be a great starting resource for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023 by Gregory R Burns

  • It's a great guide to get you started on building an off the grid shelter or home
This book is a great idea builder if you are staring your journey on researching and building a strategy for off grid living spaces. From simple and easy builds taking less than 2 weeks to complicated and expensive ideas. There are even ideas in here if you have building experience with options like the folding homes… very cool. I found myself looking up lots of the information online and learned details about terminology and building types I wouldn’t have known about before reading it. With the information this book provides I can confidently think about requirements needed in different climates, for example. Something I was a bit uncomfortable with before. I like the fact that each topic is covered with the same simple format allowing me to easily skip around to find just the thing I’m looking for and comprehension easy. Covering: shelter, water, power, heating/cooling & plumbing use this book to help build and integrate the elements of your plan. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023 by ARealRareWhale

  • Good for beginners
This is a great book for beginners as it briefly touches on a lot of different topics and is a wonderful jumping off point for those who haven't done any sort of building. However, if you already have some general knowledge, this likely isn't the book for you.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024 by Fay

  • Everything you need to know...and then some!!
Wow! If you are thinking about taking the plunge to live off grid, this is your go to book! Lots of thorough research about various homes to build and how to comfortable live in them. The author truly thought of everything. The book is well organized and very easy to read. Tremendous insight as to how to go about achieving your goal - everything from the types of homes to build - from tiny homes to cob houses and from box homes to Earth-sheltered or Barndominiums. I never knew there were so many options. There are wonderful pros and cons listed for each project along with great insight as to materials needed, type of foundation to consider, site prep, maintenance, cost analysis and so much more! The author also provides valuable information regarding the many creative ways to power your home. Insightful considerations are given for every task. Finally an off-grid book written in plain language - so helpful in every way! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023 by Heidi S.

  • Outstanding Guide to Off Grid Homesteading
This book is EXCELLENT! The author does a terrific job of describing the various options for an off grid homestead. The subjects are well organized and there is plenty of detail. In the back of the book, he lists a number of YT videos and links for additional information on various subjects. Categories for off grid living are separated by chapter with plenty of information and photos. After reading his book, I feel more prepared to make choices on what I will need to implement living off grid. It seems very doable now. Because of the excellent information provided in this book, I've just ordered his book on Farm Animals. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by Jill D.

  • Excellent resource on self-reliant living!
This book is a treasure trove of essential information to equip you for off-grid living. John Utterback's thorough research and careful examination of major systems will lead you to the best options in self-reliant living. From a lower-budget Adobe to a higher-budget Manufactured Home, the reader gains valuable insight to support their journey. What I appreciated most about the book is the integration of Home Building Examples with Electrical Systems, Water Source ideas, Heating, and Plumbing in easy-to-understand explanations. The wide range of topics under each heading is essential to help you narrow down the myriad of options to fit your budget and lifestyle needs. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023 by Shirley C.

  • great
great
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by robert young

  • Great book that fulfilled my questions! 🤓👍
This is a thorough written manual of how NOT TO continually bang your head against the wall while also constantly stubbing your toe. What this book is, is a guide against the trip ups, complication, and frustrations that will assuredly present themselves while trying to live the dream! That’s why I wanted to streamline the entire process in as little time and headaches as possible, and reading this book has helped with that! This book answered many of my questions, presented new questions I hadn’t thought of and answered those too! So if you’re at all considering the Off Grid Lifestyle then this book is for you; and you’ll be prepared and peaceful as can be throughout the process. If this is a dream of yours like it is mine wouldn’t you want it like that? Easy but attainable as possible! Read the book and make the journey start today! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023 by casey berry

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