{"product_id":"9781642833591-living-off-grid","title":"Living Off Grid","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 Steps to Unplug, Become Self-Sufficient, and Build the Homestead of Your Dreams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitydweller or country dreamer-here's howanyone can start moving toward a sustainable lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Mitchell never thought hewouldgo off thegrid. Yet this self-described desk-jockey with no carpentry skills today lives on 11 acres in a house he designedand powers with solar, gets his water from a well, has acompostingtoilet andseptic system, eats from his garden,raises baby quail, and runs his own business. Hisbills are a fraction of what they were whenhepaid rent and utilities, and he has infinitely more free time \u003ci\u003eto \u003c\/i\u003epursuethe things he loves. Life is far from perfect: there are times when the generator stalls or the water pumpquits. But he has independence, self-sufficiency, and the support of a like-minded community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever dreamedof this lifestyle, \u003ci\u003eLiving \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eOff Grid \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you navigate the most important decisions you'll need to make \u003ci\u003eto \u003c\/i\u003ecreatethe reality that's right for you. Whether you're an urbanite who just wants \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003esave some money (and carbon) with small solar arrays or you're ready to purchase land or you've 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 \u003ci\u003eto \u003c\/i\u003erely solely on wind power, or simply biting off more than you can chew-or afford. Finally, he will explorelittle-discussed topics such as living off grid when you have a \"regular\" job and aging in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who has done it himselfand guided countless others on their journeys to unplug, Ryan knows that going off the beatenpath can be daunting. But with the right knowledge, you canchoose the road less traveled - and it could make all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58897774084470,"sku":"9781642833591","price":19.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_40585340.jpg?v=1791224624","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781642833591-living-off-grid","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}