@Our Self-Reliant Life
— · 8 videos curated
Off-grid homesteading, water harvesting, solar energy, and self-sufficient living techniques.
All 8 videos
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.