Escape to the Country: 5 Must-Haves for Off-Grid Living #CP

An increasing number of people and families have started to rediscover the peace, tranquillity, and purpose of living off the grid. However, this lifestyle does not come without plenty of challenges and downsides and, often, the fact that you cannot rely on a system in place, makes it hard to cope with the simple tasks of your daily life.

While living off the grid might be less romantic than you believe it is, it is a lifestyle full of beauty, adventure, and peace. But how can you make the most of it with limited skills? Here are 4 tools you need to have if you wish to live a comfortable life off the grid. But remember that you should always try to live off the grid for a few weeks before committing to this lifestyle!

Solar Panels

Solar panels are one of the most important must-haves for those thinking to move into a cabin in the forest. The use of solar panels is rising by around 30% from a year to another, and it can significantly increase your home value. Additionally, when living off the grid, solar panels are key to deliver reliable and clean energy to the house.

When paired with a smart power storage solution, solar panels can help you save money and keep all of your systems running. If there is one thing you should not skimp on is this!

Portable Power Stations

Power outages can happen, especially if you are in an area subjected to extreme weather or flooding. In the UK, these episodes are much rarer than in other parts of the world, but you should never run the risk of remaining without power when living off the grid.

In fact, a few hours without electricity or hot water might mean that everything that is in your fridge will go off. In winter, remaining without heating can represent a danger for the whole family.

A Complete Toolbox

Having a complete toolbox is important in any home, but it is particularly vital when you live off the grid. In fact, there are some important must-haves in your garage that can help you fix any minor issues in a timely manner and before they turn into costly problems.

For example, leaks, drafts, and broken items need to be addressed immediately, and you might not be able to always call someone to your home when you live away from the city centre. A toolbox can be your best friend!

In your garage, you should also have an air compressor, which is vital for those who wish to live off the grid. Solutions such as AMS Compressor allow you to keep all of your home systems and tools working - something that is necessary when you rely on these tools on a daily basis.

A Septic Tank

When thinking about remote living, not many stop to think about what to do about waste disposal. While this is not the most romantic or fashionable aspect of living off the grid, waste disposal is an important part of every household’s life and you should make sure to have a solution for it. Most commonly people living off-grid rely on a septic tank system instead of connecting their plumbing systems to the local sewage lines.

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