{"product_id":"living-off-grid-50-steps-to-unplug-become-self-sufficient-and-build-the-homestead-of-your-dreams","title":"Living Off Grid: 50 Steps to Unplug, Become Self-Sufficient, and Build the Homestead of Your Dreams","description":"\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" style=\"max-height: none; height: 280px;\"\u003e \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRyan Mitchell never thought he would go off the grid. Yet this self-described desk-jockey with no carpentry skills today lives on 11 acres in a house he designed and powers with solar, gets his water from a well, has a composting toilet and septic system, eats from his garden, raises baby quail, and runs his own business. His bills are a fraction of what they were when he paid rent and utilities, and he has infinitely more free time to pursue the things he loves. Life is far from perfect: there are times when the generator stalls or the water pump quits. But he has independence, self-sufficiency, and the support of a like-minded community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you‚Äôve ever dreamed of this lifestyle, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLiving Off Grid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help you navigate the most important decisions you‚Äôll need to make to create the reality that‚Äôs right for you. Whether you‚Äôre an urbanite who just wants to save some money (and carbon) with small solar arrays or you‚Äôre ready to purchase land or you‚Äôve already taken the plunge and want a better way to deal with your wastewater, Ryan has done the hard work to set you up for success. He will also help you steer clear of common pitfalls, including purchasing land in a flood zone, underestimating your water needs, trying to rely solely on wind power, or simply biting off more than you can chew‚Äîor afford. Finally, he will explore little-discussed topics such as living off grid when you have a ‚Äúregular‚Äù job and aging in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As someone who has done it himself and guided countless others on their journeys to unplug, Ryan knows that going off the beaten path can be daunting. But with the right knowledge, you can choose the road less traveled ‚Äì and it could make all the difference.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\" style=\"opacity: 1; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content-fade\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0)\" role=\"button\" data-action=\"a-expander-toggle\" class=\"a-declarative\" data-a-expandev\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Island Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50319134458141,"sku":"9781642833591","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/5692\/5213\/files\/9781642833591.jpg?v=1757018397","url":"https:\/\/bookdelico.com\/products\/living-off-grid-50-steps-to-unplug-become-self-sufficient-and-build-the-homestead-of-your-dreams","provider":"Book Delico ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}