@Our Self-Reliant Life
— · 16 videos curated
Off-grid homesteading, water harvesting, solar energy, and self-sufficient living techniques.
All 16 videos
Fierce Monsoon Storms Test New Lime Plaster on Our Earthbag Dome
21-minute walkthrough of lime plaster performance on an earthbag dome structure during heavy monsoon weather, including application technique and durability observations.
Our First Lime Render Failed (Fixing Our Earthbag Dome)
Twenty-six minutes troubleshooting a failed lime render on an earthbag dome: what went wrong, how to diagnose it, and step-by-step repairs using natural building materials.
Can an Earthbag Dome Survive an Earthquake?
23-minute exploration of earthbag dome structural resilience during seismic events, with practical design considerations for off-grid shelter durability.
Making a DIY mosquito trap
Simple homemade mosquito trap using common materials—useful for off-grid properties and reducing disease-vector exposure without commercial pesticides.
Roof Repairs are Expensive! We Do This Instead
25-minute walkthrough of DIY roof maintenance and repair techniques for off-grid homeowners, covering cost-effective alternatives to professional contractors.
One Easy Addition Transformed Our Wicking Bed into an All-Season Greenhouse
21-minute walkthrough of a simple modification that extends a wicking-bed garden into winter production, with hands-on demonstration of the build.
When you live 100 percent on rainwater, you love seeing this
40-second look at a rainwater harvesting system in operation on an off-grid homestead.
We Speed Ran 30 Days of Heavy Cob Work
Time-lapse documentation of 30 days of cob wall construction work on an off-grid homestead, condensed into a 26-minute walkthrough.
This is How We Survived on Rainwater for 8 Years... In the Desert!
38-minute walkthrough of a family's rainwater harvesting system and practices that sustained them off-grid in an arid climate for eight years.
Lowering the acidity level of our IBC tote wicking beds
Two-minute walkthrough on adjusting soil pH in wicking-bed systems for improved plant growth in off-grid food production.
Building a Wire and Straw Wall for Under $30 in 3 Hours
Step-by-step demonstration of constructing an insulated straw-and-wire wall panel on a budget, applicable to outbuildings, animal shelters, or emergency shelter upgrades.
We Used Beeswax to Make an Earthen Floor 100% Waterproof
25-minute walkthrough of waterproofing earthen floors using beeswax, from preparation through application and durability testing.
How To Make An Earthen Floor Durable and Water Resistant
24-minute walkthrough on building and treating earthen floors for durability and moisture resistance in off-grid homes.
Massive Home Build Progress + Transforming the Dome Exterior
36-minute walkthrough of off-grid home construction progress, focusing on dome structure exterior finishing and site development.
How To Convert an IBC Tote into A Self-Watering Raised Bed
32-minute walkthrough converting a 275-gallon IBC tote into a self-watering raised garden bed system for off-grid food production.
We Turn a Cheap IBC Tote into the Ultimate Garden Bed (Self-Watering Raised Bed)
27-minute walkthrough converting an IBC tote into a self-watering raised garden bed, covering materials, assembly, and planting techniques for year-round food production.