Posts by Altiné

With global warming increasingly becoming an ever more present crisis around the world, more people are turning to a sustainable form of living. It is estimated that as of 2013, more than 1.7 billion...

Have you ever heard about off-grid communities? What does living off-grid mean? It means living independently from public utility companies and the power grid.  You grow your own food, raise...

Have you ever watched scenes in Hollywood movies of characters living on boats and wished for the experience? I have wished for simple but beautiful boat life in the Maldives, although it looks...

Are you planning to go off-grid? If so, you may wonder how you do your laundry without relying on the power grid. After all, washing clothes with your hands can be a tall order, especially if you...

Many people who install composting toilets in their houses quickly point out that they do not smell. And that is true; otherwise, who will endure the smell of poo and wee in the house? However,...

Carrying a fridge or freezer when camping to keep your items frozen or fresh can be daunting. You may not have the source of power needed to keep your freezer or fridge functional.  Dry ice...