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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Kaleva

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4. In my case, I don't see an upside to it.

Reply to cbayer (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 02:34 PM

Jun 2014

I was just free thinking and at the end, I realized I'd be giving up a lot for very little gain. The small house is about 900 sq. ft. with a full basement and there is a good sized unattached garage.

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Off the grid livig in a micro-home (trailer) [View all] Kaleva Jun 2014 OP

Why no internet? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #1

There is no cable where the farm is located. Kaleva Jun 2014 #3

That could be a way to go. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #5

I could do it, but, like you, I would need internet access. cbayer Jun 2014 #2

In my case, I don't see an upside to it. Kaleva Jun 2014 #4

Unless the house places you too close to bad company for comfort, or there's some compelling IrishAyes Jul 2014 #8

propane lighting kg4jxt Jun 2014 #6

I just watched the movie "Tiny", which is all about this. cbayer Jun 2014 #7

I've got a big old Vic but not enough insurance to replace it if disaster strikes; IrishAyes Jul 2014 #9

Yes, I'd like to look at that site. Kaleva Jul 2014 #10

Please take a look at my new OP today. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #12

I would like the url, please and TIA. SammyWinstonJack Jul 2014 #11

I just posted an OP with 4 of the urls; have many more in waiting IrishAyes Aug 2014 #13