American's are selling their Houses for this!

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Doug you're preaching to the choir here. I have a 384 sq/ft cabin on 10acres and live 100% off rain water with a sawdust toilet, propane for cooking and heat and a small 50A service. I have a small solar system and if necessary a small woodstove to install in a pinch. Been about four years and still working on it. edit to add: for those nay sayers... I'm a single 65 year old 5' tall grandma who has had two open heart surgeries. If I can do it most anyone can.

[@krosskountrykaspar]

💯 Exactly 😊 Props to you💖💖🤗🤗👍👍🚍🚍

[@ulaper6465]

Sweet lady. Cheers to you 🙂

[@ann.seechiyap5375]

really brave and strong woman you are!

[@evegreenification]

Thank you for your inspiring words. I'm your size, single, and I get it!

[@cluckieschickens]

You are amazing!

[@rlo912]

We sold our home in Florida and moved to a 240 ft cabin on land We love it!! Love the peace, the animals, the gardening We love Everything about it It’s work, hard work but it’s worth it! Or it was to us 🙂❤️

[@yolandawalker8163]

Moved from a condo in Seattle, WA to Texas just about a two months ago. Living on one of my 20 acres with just what I could stuff into my SUV. Now I live in a (12×32) 348sq ft. shed and I will be working on solar next. Insulation, keeping propane and a small solar setup is my main task now. Best move I ever made. Peace and quiet. Hoping later if sugar goes to sh@t my adult children will have a safe haven to come to. Love off grid with Doug and Stacy. Thank You!

[@Outdoor-Adventures]

Where in Texas ?

[@gloryb5513]

I live in Kitsap County. So glad you got out of this state. Planning on getting out of here in the spring. God bless America, can't wait to see the darkness pushed down by His mighty hand!! I love Doug and Stacy too!

[@tworivers491]

Much respect! Takes a lot of courage. You are an inspiration

[@dontall71]

Good move Yolanda!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

CONGRATULATIONS! Great job! Get your water source done! I saw an episode of Homestead Rescue, they used a window pane, made a box and it sweated out good water! Made Air conditioner from a big pipe buried in the ground, with a pipe up to a vent with small screen in the vent to prevent anything coming into your house! It amazed me how they did it without electricity OR solar! We wish you the best. Check out that show, they have so many great ideas. Use the computer at a library, or free internet service in town, to watch it. GOD bless

[@pamelaplant5891]

That's exactly what I did. Sold my 1900sq.ft. house in Oregon, paid off that mortgage and then purchased 10 acres with a 890 sq. ft home. with no mortgage in Tennessee. I now live in the beautiful Appalachian mountains with a spring and a creek. I just love it here so much, I will never leave. Was able to have my youngest daughter and son in law to come with me. Now just trying to get my brother to come. I still want to set up a rain catchment system but one step at a time. Love you Doug and Stacey. I've learned so much from you guys

[@mudiekitty2587]

If you can't read it don't eat it! Our family motto since the 90s. Love you both, and thank you for everything! 🥰

[@C...G...]

👍

[@davedave9863]

R4

[@ambergrim7065]

I love it my Mom❤ used to always say that!!!!♡ it's so true 👍💯

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

That is words to live by!

[@analarson2920]

Yeah and natural flavors are not natural.

[@TexasSandyJ]

Great advice Doug. I love our off grid life. Debt free, stress free, and in harmony with GOD's nature. God bless y'all. 😇🙏👍✌️🧑‍🌾🤠🥇🏆

[@gardener5158]

My husband & I are sooo close to saying the heck with everything, put the house up for sale & start living a simpler life. I'm already retired & he's very close to retirement age but more importantly he's tired of working for someone else. It's a scary thing at our age & without the funds but when I look at the alternative being sick all the time, stressed & not enjoying life... I know it's the right thing to do. Thanks Doug...we have learned so much!

[@samanthaheitz3962]

Not sure your age....but we are 53 and 63 and we struggle financially but we are making the move in December.. living simple and with nothing..starting slow and getting it done..Do it!!!

[@donnagarcia4541]

You’re too late 😔

[@christinecrapser5033]

@@donnagarcia4541 that's rude, unless your dead, it's never too late!

[@mattmagog8439]

Too old and too late for you.

[@CRAIGTIMM1]

Just do it. We did and love it.

[@waylonlippold24]

I love you Doug! I'm an Army combat veteran of OIF/OEF and have been just absolutely fed up with the rat wheel. I've always had a garden, canned food and hunted/fished. Here recently I just reached a breaking point with the system, and walked off my job site and have no interest in returning to the system of working my tail off to make someone else rich while I am scraping by week to week. I live in south central Missouri, and have already been using your vast amount of knowledge to plan my next year. I live on 10 acres, with 2 very small ponds and about 5 acres of woods. I have been raising chickens and rabbits, hunt deer, raccoon, and squirrel on the land. I have an extended family household. My grandfather, father, step mother, my daughter and myself. My grandfather and I are full time on the property. We are building our first greenhouse for this spring. Building a hoop greenhouse with cattle panels. Missouri just passed recreational cannabis, so that is a great opportunity for us to make money on our land with that. But thank you so much for sharing your learned lessons of off grid living. It has been a tremendous help to me in my journey to being self sufficient. Again, I love you and keep on keeping on brother!

[@robinmcbride1501]

You are a public service announcement for which I am so grateful. Here in NC we live in a 1 bathroom old house from 1958 no insulation but we love it! Almost an acre and we grow some food and have chickens. We still have to make sure we will have water in an emergency. Theres an abandoned well here with a well cap. It can be reactivated for $2000. We are on a septic tank. Please speak to others like us and what we can do at retirement age and in OK health. Robin McBride in NC. We love you guys. I started growing and selling flowers. I also sew clothing to sell on consignment. Our homestead is blessed. Thanks for all you do. My sewing label is Lavoie Boho. My flower farm is McBride Flower Farm. Good things are coming to those who are willing to make an effort. Even the helpless are blessed in Jesus name amen.

[@tonyaharmon1383]

Hi Robin, where in NC? I grew up down there, in VA now. Thanks For Your Clothing & Flower Info! Have a Great Day!

[@rosalynrendon4785]

Robin. I agree with you. My husband and I closed our businesses in Ca and moved to NC a little over a year ago. We are learning to have animals and gardens now. All our children and grown and out of the house. We get so blessed to be in NC. Where could I find your farms? In what town?

[@sharoningold]

I am in NC also. I am working on ways to make pottery and artwork to sell. Seems I don't make much on consignment and have tried craft shows and other craft sales. Lots of work and sometimes not very much traffic so don't make a lot of sales. Any ideas?

[@brehpotsirhc]

@@sharoningold Check with your local organizers in your town, and other nearby communities! During winter, create more stock and inventory. When the warmer weather arrives, sign up for all of the Sprint Flings and Harvest Festivals! When you aren't hosting your own booth, stay in the "studio" creating more merchandise... POST Some videos HERE on your channel to show off your wares!! You are just getting started . . . . .•°•.•°•.•°💥

[@drewbebe8427]

check the water and reactivate the well, and if needed get a distiller!

[@cynthiaschade3889]

I've been living in a 27 ft. travel trailer since 2011. I knew this economic shift was going to happen--just didn't know when. I love my life and I'm so glad I did it! Thank you for your advice!

[@sherrybrock1017]

My husband has dreamed and talked about this our whole life together (44 years). I used to just smile and say 'Yeah, right. You and who else?'. Well, now it's me, saying-- 'When are we going to get that RV?'.

[@LilyBean82]

Do it! :)

[@paulasnatural]

Love it....

[@anniehallslifeNC]

Be sure. Moving from a place uve lived forever can be devastating in the end. This is a lot of work...

[@Hankyjane]

FYI. The LORD SAID ---in the end times young people will dream dreams and see visions.

[@sherrybrock1017]

@@nikkinik4188 My husband just looked it up-- it says, "your old men will have dreams, your young men will see visions", Joel 2:28.

[@bleubell7308]

Here in NZ at the start of the "health event" we found your channel , As a result (and many other events) we sold everything we owned brought a native bush block and begun our journey. We created alternitive income, planted food forests etc You guys are an inspiration.

[@sharonk.turner8989]

K8k I'I'm hubby jjjj I'm

[@lorimiller5574]

This is so spot on! When we move into our 800 square foot cabin next month, it's going to feel huge! We've been living in a 200 square foot camper for 19 months, and running a small business out of it as well!

[@AHomeIsHaven]

What kind of business were you able to do? I am trying to figure out how to get my dreams started but the finances were a little concerning. Sadly, it isn't free to be free. Lol

[@carolynmeadows]

going through the same process

[@sheepdogonthehill]

Living in a 30 yr old small motorhome while we build our 900 square foot house. The house feels huge by comparison

[@swiftlytilting5088]

Yes do share!

[@lorimiller5574]

@@AHomeIsHaven, we make soy candles and sell at small markets. When I pour candles, we hardly have space to sit down.😅

[@robertclubs9908]

I live in Southwest Michigan about 30 miles from the Amish community. I love their way of life. You can learn a lot from them. So thanks for being here for us.

[@user-ld2ee2bw2b]

Bought a used rv, 30ft needed lots of work but it was 1,200.00 can't go wrong. Took 4 weeks to fix up, I worked on it after work and weekends. Took my cats and dogs and left to off grid on a little mountain top. Put in a wood stove, Took out a window and did metal sheeting for window to put stack thru and up, up, up. I wouldn't change my life for any house. Doug and Stacy gave me idea's and confidence. P.s I am a 49 yr old single woman. Point, Dude! If I can do it anyone can. Good luck everyone. Best wishes, Hope Mountain Homestead KY Thank you Doug and Stacy, Love to Cook book !!!!!

[@lee22822]

So jelly! Glad for ya 😁

[@chelseahoughton9311]

SO inspiring, I'm 47, two children and moving out of my apartment in Houston into an RV in the Ozarks ❤️

[@sparkythims4362]

I have the same setup on a mountain in NY. 🌸

[@valerieirvin249]

How do you find land????

[@nulledrust9809]

Wait until you find out the motorhome horrors. Like delamination / 12v fridges that take 24 hours to chill (if they are LEVEL) / bad odors from black water tanks / a tire b lowout could cost you thousands XD / also the first thing to go in a holiday or scare event is a place to rent ( 2020 people panicked and bought up most all rv rental spaces / during events like cov1d governments in america closed down national parks for our "Safety" XD cant sleep there keep driving / boondock camping is alot harder than you think / most pull behind campers dont have showers ( tight quaters to be stinky ) / if your outside trimming has 1 hole in the caulking it can run the length of the campers and destroy wood within / you need to rv seal the roofs every couple of years its about $125 a gallon averages 5 gallons / a busted water line sometimes is in the walls XD GOOD LUCK / outside awnings will rip off in high winds / outside awnings have enough pressure ont he spring to break your arm should you try to repair it in the field and LOTS MORE

[@nadinefontaine5758]

We bought a used travel trailer a couple years ago and a spot in a campground by the river to park it. Still live in our 3 bedroom home an hour away but go up every other weekend in summer and fall. We have learned many new things in this 'baby step'. Thank you for your videos! I seriously hope we never need to use the things we've learned from you. Can't believe water and power may not always be available/affordable. What is this world coming to?

[@michellemaynard6637]

The BEST thing my husband and I did was sell our two story house in WI 20 years ago, bought a pull behind trailer and hit the open road. We traveled for almost 4 years, and bought 6 acres in Arkansas, paid the land off in 5 years, and 4 years ago started building our small, 1 bedroom, a bathroom and Livingroom/kitchen cabin ourselves, as we had the cash to buy building supplies. We have a compost tolite and had a well dug. I Love the Blessed life, better than the stressed life! Love your video's Doug and Stacy!

[@mattrichardson7882]

We sold our house in Florida last March. Bought a new class c motor home and four acres in southeastern Oklahoma. Started building our 900 sqft home in May. I'm doing as much of the work as I can. I'm 63 and slower than I used to be but love the lifestyle. You and Stacey have helped us before, during and after all this. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@joanlong4183]

Exactly what we did. Bought an old shell of an RV for $ 800 dollars and paid to someone to move it from Kansas to Oklahoma. Thought I was going to freeze to death the first winter and melt the first summer. After the first year you get used to it. We did that big ice storm a couple years ago, and still here to tell about it.

[@martinglommen7598]

My grandchildren think that the situations found here in the United States and elsewhere all around the world are NORMAL! They have never in their lives known anything else. Very sad and scary at the same time.

[@WildWoodsCottage]

My husband and I started out in an RV. We couldn't find a rental and he had an old falling apart RV, we fixed it up and lived in it for awhile. When we did buy a house we got a small 2 bedroom on some land (back when things were cheap). When I got pregnant with our surprise miracle baby I was shocked how many people asked if we were getting a bigger house. We have 2 bedrooms, why would we need a bigger house. He's 2 now and we've added two giant dogs and a few cats, still doing fine. It's funny what people think they "need" in today's world.

[@LeslieHendrix3053]

Our eldest daughter and her family have been living out of their motorhome for over 3 years now! They used to buy a home, fix it up, sell it. They flipped homes for many years then decided to get a motorhome and go on the road to see the country. They love it! They just bought property in TX and began clearing it last year. Not sure if they're going to build or just live out of their 40 ft.'er. 😄

[@maries3609]

I've been living like I'm off grid for years, mainly because I have a very small fixed income. I've had to learn how to do everything myself. Now that I'm older and being female it gets harder and things are falling apart. To make it worse, someone stole all my tools. But I keep trying and praying and believing that life will turn out right.

[@planetarytapestry8092]

I'm 62, female, care for my 93 yr old Mother. I bought 3 ac. I am almost done building a 1 bdrm. 800 SQ ft. Wood stove. Large 5000 gal water tank. Right now we cook on our wood stove. Hang clothes on the line. Almost done but we paid for the build as I went but now we're done and I'm broke. Add in the economy....sigh. But I love it

[@oldfashionedmusic]

@@planetarytapestry8092 I MOVED TO COUNTRY HOME, NOT OFF GRID, WILL PROBABLY NEVER BE ABLE to LUNGS PROBLEM COPD CAUSED BY WOOD SMOKE AND 2ND HAND CIGARETTE SMOKE, RICH PERSON TO ME BURNS EVERY DAY NEXT DOOR NOT TO COOK FOOD NOT TO ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE BUT ANNOYS ME, IS THERE THAT A WAY TO BURN WOOD WITHOUT A STINK OR SMELL OR SMOKE APPARENTLY JERK NEXT DOOR THE SMOKIER THE BETTER NOT WHAT I MOVED OUT TO COUNTRY FOR TO BE PRISONER IN MY OWN HOME, I HAVE LITTLE OVER A ACRE HE HAS 4 ACRES , TO ME IF I COULD LIVE OUT IN WILDERNESS AWAY FROM ANNOYING NEIGHBORS I WOULD! I PROBABLY GETTING TOO OLD AND HAVE TOO MANY HEALTH ISSUES, BUT I DON'T TRUST IN BIG PHARMA DRS MOSTLY ALL-NATURAL DRS WHEN I CAN AFFORD TOO GO IN PERSON OTHERWISE I WATCH ALOT KZbin VIDS BUT STILL NEED BREATHING TREATMENTS AND INHALERS AND COPD MEDS WISH I COULD HAVE PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM MAYBE I WOULDN'T BE SO TIRED ALL THE TIME! SOMETIMES MY AREA LOOKS AND SMELLS WORSE THEN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES, SO DOUG N STACY WHAT IS PERSON SUPPOSE TO DO?

[@tommielourogers4327]

God bless you in all your endeavors.

[@planetarytapestry8092]

@@oldfashionedmusic Do lots of research and try your best to think outside of the box.... The great news is there's an amazing fireplace, very inexpensive and for poor people like you and I I'm talking about $200. You'll have to find someone to help you it's called a rocket furnace. They are thermal Mass heaters which means they heat up something like a sitting bench the duct work runs through It and when the fire goes out the bench continues to heat the area but they burn 100% clean or maybe 98% clean no smoke comes out of the fireplace you can't even see that someone's burning a fire. Maybe your neighbor would be interested in hearing about it and I mean that in a good way it burns a quarter of the wood a normal fireplace Burns very very efficient I wish you well but never give up because every time you think you're out of ideas there's something else to look at God Bless. Start on KZbin with mylittlehomestead.com. Good Luck 😃

[@chrisnagel4827]

Thanks for an awesome video Doug! I'm a 64 y/o women and my goal is to be off grid this coming year!

[@joanlong4183]

64 here too and wouldn't have been able to make it for the first year without the help of my adult son. If you are in good health you should be able to do it, but there are a lot of physical things that have to be done. Staying in town taking care of mom, but will be moving mom and I back out to the 60 acres in the spring.

[@laurenbollywoodall7864]

I wish you both the best of luck and blessings! I pray you get everything you need and want.

[@joanlong4183]

@@laurenbollywoodall7864 Thank you so much.💗

[@debadoo9820]

I'm 65 and looing for a rv that I can aford. Then I'm hitting the road, want to rom and see the wrold.

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@@debadoo9820 to much gas ⛽ and not easy to park...nothing available

[@samtheman2348]

I've never considered starting with an RV in becomming more self-relient and self-sufficient. Thanks for giving me something to think about, Doug.

[@noway3783]

Hi Doug, great video as always. Thank you! About solar... my wife and I took a 7x14 ft cargo trailer and converted it into a bug out wagon. We blend in because our rig looks like a work trailer. So we put two 250 watt solar panels on the roof and they plug into a 500watt jackery. It runs the basics.. cell, computer and tv. 2000 watts is my recommendation. Amazon sells the Jackery.. check it out. We have been living in our rig for 3 years. We downsized from a 3 bedroom 3 car garage. We wouldn't go back to the grid for nothing!!! Stay Freeeeeee!

[@ronalddaub5008]

I have been an electrical engineer I have worked in the field. I know about solar some people think the power comes directly from the panel. The power comes from the panels to a converter box to change it to where it can charge a battery anytime you want to use alternating current the battery has to be hooked to an inverter. my point is Facebook and other things have fooled so many people into thinking solar this solar that but they don't know anything about what's in between the solar panel and the outlet no matter what voltage you use

[@nicolekolacinski6955]

We did exactly that. We got an RV and traveled around our state looking at different areas to build a homestead. The family boding time was the best!! We grew in our faith and as a family until we found our little piece of land. We bought 28 acres with a big garage that has a studio apartment built on. So now we are all living in the stufio. Even our children realized they dont need much space, toys and stuff. Outside time and quality time for the WIN!!! We now have cows and chickens. We are on wood heat and setting up rain water and looking forward to planting our first garden in the spring. We are selling our RV in KY if any homies are interested. 40 ft desiel pusher. Love you all, keep sharing the knowledge and truth. Bless Yah

[@lcostantino7931]

BEST wishes,,, ur children will be future leaders ....

[@RUNoutofBABYLON]

I know someone who may be interested in buying your RV

[@christilester8200]

I wish I could afford it.

[@nicolekolacinski6955]

@@RUNoutofBABYLON send them my way.

[@jackiemiyar3568]

How much are you asking for it?

[@leavingfingerprints]

We have a KZbin. ( 5 years now) We bought 5 acres of DIRT. Last spring. We are pooping in buckets. And we have 9 kids. The amount of hate we get from so many leftist are insane. The closed minded rudeness that radiates off their body. Insane. Thank you guys for teaching us so much to be brave enough to make this move 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Funny thing is you are living how they want everyone to live lol they hate Elon and he makes electric cars lol they hate Jenner and he changed from a dude to a chick lol haters gonna hate

[@christinegiorgianna8128]

So true. I'm ready to move in the middle of nowhere. People are really annoying me 😂

[@colleenhefner7885]

Traveling the US in an RV was a beautiful experience for my family, and brought us closer together. What amazing memories!

[@debbieschmidt2264]

Kudos to you and Stacy! My life long dream was to live on a farm. At age 63 my life past by so quickly. To anyone young embrace all that God has given us. There is nothing more magnificent in the World! Appreciate what God has given us the ability and means to survive in his creation value it now before it's to late. God Bless!

[@bryanfox2735]

Moved to Montana last September and already been through-60 in my travel trailer. There’s quite a few folks living in trailers out here, as there’s no houses to rent or buy. It’s really not that bad and yea I’m mobile, I can go anywhere I want and I’ll have a place to live. I’m just working and waiting for the market to drop so I can buy my land!!! 💪🇺🇸💯. Love the videos y’all!! God bless!!

[@mommajuju2957]

Thank you for this video it is perfect for my husband and I!! We just purchased 16 acres up north in Michigan and cleared enough of the land for a driveway and a spot for our RV that we also purchased! This makes me feel much better that we did in fact do the right thing😊

[@conniecummings7884]

That's exactly what I did I downsized from a four bedroom four bath home into a two bedroom one bath home that's probably only about 900 and something square feet and I'm already on my way to becoming more independent hopefully thanks to you guys

[@toddmiles1724]

I was thinking about the upper peninsula myself. I'm from Ohio

[@WmBoron5]

Congrats. We just got 10 acres in Minnesota and then an older RV. Place has a well and the option to run electric, if we want.

[@beartracks7103]

Think about heat RV not a lot of insulation very cold up north

[@mommajuju2957]

@@beartracks7103 yes we’ve done some extra insulating and have some solar generators available until we figure something more permanent out. We still have two kids in high school so we have some time before we can be there permanently.

[@AmberDMcClure]

Great show. I already have my homestead it’s been paid for many years. My husband was called home to be with The Lord in February. I have been so lost without him 😢 The things we had plans to do together, I want to still try to do and that is go off grid, grow all our own groceries, and preserve what we raise! I and going to be doing research on saving rain water to use besides our well, we already use it to water our gardens but would like to build a system like yo have Thanks for all the info God bless you and Stacy

[@christycritser2819]

Doug I love your laugh. I hear where you're coming from. Thank you and Stacey for all you do to inform.

[@SisterShirley]

I didnt even think about how difficult traveling around our beautiful country may become.

[@aimeegraf1491]

Hi from West Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧 👋🏻. My husband and I love all of your videos, they just make so much sense to us, we're definitely on your wavelength 😁. Just wish there was a Lehman's type of store in the UK, and more people willing to share their off grid journeys relating to laws etc that we encounter here in the UK! You guys are so refreshingly open about all of the highs and lows of your journey, which inspires us no end! We've also been delving into domestic history books like Victorian and Wartime Farm which are helpful, plus John Seymour's Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency is very comprehensive to. Keep doing what you're doing, you guys are awesome!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@williamlaird1045]

I THINK YOU PEOPLE ARE AWESOME! REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS N INFO!..KEEP ON KEEPN ON!

[@mrspleasants8529]

I live in the Cairngorms and we are at a disadvantage or good stores. I have bought a lot from Lehmans and get it shipped. About six years ago I bought a hand laundry agitator, which came in handy when I moved off-grid. I recently bought my second pressure canner and more kerosene lamps. (Two is one and one is none...smile.) My last order took over six months to get due to shortages, but I did get it. Lehmans is great and their canners are top-notch if you are into pressure canning like I am.

[@mrspleasants8529]

I am an American and at the laws for owning sheep and goats are crazy and invasive. In Arkansas you don't need any documentation. It worries me that the government has so much control of my food. Are you prepping as well as homesteading?

[@danseaveclavie6904]

Totally agree with you on the electric cars being a scam!

[@reddogridge3149]

We started in a RV on 19 acres. Now we have our cabin built, and the 5th wheel is for sale. Completely set up for full time living. We are in Missouri if anyone else could use it.

[@chrisk2329]

What size RV do you have? What are you asking for it? Thanks, Chris

[@reddogridge3149]

It’s a 2015 Big Country 3700FL. 40ft. 5 slides. Hydraulic leveling. 2 a/c. Winter skirting for full time all year living. $33k

[@lindamarie1207]

Yeah, this would be great for people that had the money. As for me and my household, we're stuck in the rental game and are struggling just to get by.

[@winningrabbit9843]

As always: GOLD you’re sharing with us Doug!! Please do more videos (and Stacy too!!) as you are giving people the path and hope.

[@juliabrown5948]

I agree whole heartedly, this was so helpful!

[@jeanstafford7597]

Thank you Doug! Husband started wanting an RV. I want to start off-grid but he’s worried and very cynical about trying. He has made an inch or two, so we’ll keep praying and doing as much as we can. That is why I was so happy to hear you giving pep talks for us slackers. Thanks again and I absolutely love you both!! Jean in SC

[@Lola-cg6yp]

My whole family. Mom 87 brother 50 two adult children daughter in law grand son husband…We moved to Puerto Rico bought land… growing food getting ready for what God has planned.

[@brendadulaney1519]

Mr. Doug, being 75 and my husband 79, We are very restricted in many things…..I would love to hear your ideas for folks such as us ! Please advise us on specific ideas we can use to stay safe, how to store food. ETC. Truly enjoy, your videos….. I’ve learned so much ….. and value your knowledge… thank you both So much…. This was a fantastic video !!!!!

[@cindy-camal]

I am 70 & husband is 80 with 100 disability. We downsized to a 1,000 sq ft log home close to town so we are on city sewer but we are out in country some what with no neighbors. Have a well. House is all electric & came with wood stove. I had a standby generator installed using propane tank to run it that I bought as well. So if the power goes out during storms we can keep everything running. Let’s hope propane is always available to buy. We have 3 acres here that came with 2 raised beds & I have added a lot more raised beds. I bought metal Beds from Amazon. I compost all kitchen scraps. I can with a water bath & I have a pressure canner too. I learned to clarify butter like Stacy showed. I also bought a dehydrator & dried peas, green beans & herbs I grow. Less space taken in freezer. We have 2 apple trees so I canned & made applesauce, apple butter, canned apples for pies. I’d like to get chickens but the feed is expensive. I’m limited to what I can do so I have to pay someone to do it if I can’t do it myself. We have a pole shed that I have large amounts of paper products & soaps. I’ve always been a bit of a prepper. I stocked up on ammo & have some protection I know how to use. I Say do what you can afford & pray.

[@jaxbunn3818]

Well done I started in a camper with 2 children moved from uk to france to be self sufficient and 20years later we doing well debt free and canning all our produce thankyou for all your info we must all learn something every day and wake up greatful for what we have loving life xxxx

[@ur2phunny]

Finally have my daughter to read labels & eat from the vine, she grew up off grid yet went to the city and wam, now it's back to roots. I am excited for her.

[@franniefargo3536]

Live in a 1949 house. Love it. 842 square feet, two bedrooms and one bath. Have that to my kid and moved to an off grid 320 foot shack on the beach.

[@yvonneledesma]

Hi did you say you moved to a shack in the beach ? Where ? This is what I am looking for?

[@franniefargo3536]

@@yvonneledesma on Lake Huron in Michigan. it’s not beachfront, that’s for the houses across the street. To get to the beach I have to walk 80 steps from my front door. But I can see the water from every spot in my yard, and the front windows of my house. It’s in a subdivision but no HOA and from what I can figure the house was built between 1925-1945. It was cheap, on the beach and no HOA. Surrounded by farms in the middle of nowhere. Watch the movie Brigadoon, that pretty much describes the location.

[@yvonneledesma]

@@franniefargo3536 wow wow wow sounds like my dream of deginately look into buying there anyway you can share the info I’d like to see if there’s any others available since I’m searching for my retirement place .. although I’ve never lived in a cold area I’d definately consider it …I’m searching on line for your lake …I’m glad I read your post

[@franniefargo3536]

@@yvonneledesma it’s desolate up there in the winter. If you’re not used to below zero and ice, ice and more ice you probably won’t like it. But the lake is beautiful and it’s like being on the ocean. When you look at the lake you see nothing but horizon. We tried that living on the farm/growing your own thing but it’s hard work and if you need to leave for any length of time you need someone like Eb from Green Acres looking after things for you. So my husband passed away from a short bout of terminator brain cancer. I gave my house to my kids(not to worry they’re grownups) and I bought the shack on the beach much to the chagrin of everybody. It has electricity but I never connected it, no heater, no water (but an outside hand pump well) and no bathroom. Because of my luxurious living conditions I don’t get many visitors.

[@yvonneledesma]

@@franniefargo3536 thank you Frannie it sounds very nice no heater in winter means you’re making due with firewood? I’m sure I’d love the scenery and would get used to the winters but I’ve been a Floridian all my life so it would take some getting use to or half year there half here thanks for the info and I’m also leaving my house to my kids and going on a hunt for location location and cheap lol 😂 let’s seee if I can find both ? That’s why I wondered abt your post sounds lovely

[@memeshomestead7524]

Hello Doug, I've been off grid in a 16 foot trailor. I just pay for propane and lamp oil. I love it. Plus, I can do everything in it. That, I could do in a house. Great info. Off Gridin America

[@tinygrovehomestead]

That's exactly how we did it, RV to small 800 sq ft farmhouse. We're off grid primarily with grid able to be hooked up as back up only if needed or available. We grow only 50% of what we eat in our second season, compost and are 90% waste free. Great video Doug!

[@ETgranny1895]

I moved off grid almost 4 years ago thank you Doug and Stacy you are my saving grace. I love my small place and my peace and quiet. I am using wood for heat and buckets for potty. I have a large water tank heat my water to do my dishes and bath. I love my simply life now. Thank you again.

[@patdavis8018]

In the not so far away future, all land will be closed off from all people, but the elite. Love you and Stacy. Keep getting the truth out until it is all stopped.

[@treadlesewingnana3897]

Doing the off grid thing here. Not as well as you. But at 61, mostly alone, might as well be, lol. Hub is a otr trucker. You youngster are helping me more than you know, thank you tons.

[@andreacooley133]

Thanks for doing this video Doug. We actually are doing the thing. We have our 3 kiddos 17,14,&,11. On 33 acres. Living in RV 💕🙏🏼 building a farm and working the land🙌🏼

[@c.mariewadsworth8333]

Hello 👋 names Celeste. I've been watching y'all for about a year now. I Love your videos old and new. I love what y'all are doing, all awesome stuff. My husband and I wish we could do what you are doing. It's definitely our dream. We have 6 kids in Utah and struggling but we are hopeful to end up where you are. We are doing small things to start. Starting to eat whole natural food and no more prossesed food crap. Making our own bread and canning our own food. Stacy's videos have helped so much.

[@SilverDollarOutlaw]

You 2 are doing a great thing by teaching the off grid lifestyle, keep the awesome videos coming. The family and I are learning alot, so glad we found your channel.

[@tracimcox]

My fiancé and I love our “Doug and Stacy” time as we watch your treasure trove of videos while cooking on our Hallsville, MO homestead! I found your channel a couple months ago and have already learned so much. My last day at my 8-5 job is this Friday (woo!) and we recently bought tickets for the homestead life conference with y’all next August. Thank you for the invaluable advice, helpful videos, and fun content! See you in person next year :)

[@brehpotsirhc]

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[@tracimcox]

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[@jenninedorman4830]

We are doing it!!! Finally getting off grid!! We will be able to move in by this coming summer!!! We have been working on it for some time and now it's just around the corner! XOXO

[@sixfigurebookkeeper7588]

my hubby and I have been hemming and hawing about buying an RV and going off-grid…thank you for this encouraging video - please keep them coming on this topic ❤️

[@michaelwalker8707]

It's 11 o'clock at night. I'm laying here in bed in my log cabin watching this video remembering the days I struggled with the rat race. Pre-Pandemic. Pandemic. Post Pandemic. Threw caution to the wind and sold it all (not much), pulled my parachute and landed safely in the great north woods of Maine.

[@Titanium369]

Doug and Stacy Rock!

[@danseaveclavie6904]

RV life in Canadian -40 isn't possible but i think your message will help people living in warmer areas.

[@lisac.4811]

We lived in a travel trailer while we built our small home. It's 576 square feet. Perfect size for 2. Not wanting to go off grid but prepared to do so if necessary.

[@Renofirefly30]

We made our first step in selling our house and moved to a republican state and bought 92 acres. We are currently building our off grid house. Hopefully in the spring we can start the garden.

[@yvonneledesma]

Which state ? I live in a florida and I don’t think there’s that many acres for me to purchase here 😃

[@tra5437]

Doug you made me smile and laugh a little bit when you said, "she gets to live a life of Riley..." My Granny used to say that. Thanks for bringing back a happy memory.

[@helenh20mo]

As a single mum I was in suburbia miserable and an ASD child who had nowhere to play or make his noises .. plus the rubbish food in town .. so I moved interstate purchased 30 acres and a cedar cottage. For very little money. We are now debt free currently working in off grid electricity.. 100% rain water that we filter.. growing our own veg and learning to preserve from you and Stacy. Our little house is quite small three of us live comfortably..

[@janslingsby3839]

Hi doug really enjoy watching you both😊Love to go off grid but here in England no where really to go because of too many government rules/regs/planning permissions etc.. but we have started growing veg, trial and error at the minute and started doing ferments etc thanks to you & stacy! Keep up the fantastic work you both do ❤

[@rjtoolman]

My wife and I are both in our 60's. We've been in Pastoral ministry for some decades now. For years, we have lived in parsonages. So as we get closer to "retirement" age, we are looking to be off-grid (as much as we can.) We are debt free ~ with a camper ~ and a 5.5 acre property. God has our backs! I love the reminder from an old preacher ~ "If you want to get close to God ... go to the woods." Thank you for the reminders and the encouragements. Looking forward to meeting y'all one of these days. ~ See ya in the woods. #PastorJavaMan aka Randy

[@jeffwhite9028]

Logistics of moving off grid: 1. build a home - Doug built their home ...in one season, I think, ...using on-site trees to mill lumber for a log cabin. A good solution. I am working on a FastBuild design that would go together and be "up and running" rather quickly (30 days) and be ready for winter in less than 6 months, and have enough room to store vitals. I have a FastBuild barn, too. The key barrier I am hitting - although several states "do not enforce" building codes outside of city limits ...the codes are there, and one troublesome neighbor can hurt you badly by just filing a complaint. I have actually seen this happen. Okay, so, item 2. Taxation - The epic crazy over-inflated housing market is sending property taxes through the roof. During the Great Depression, most small farmers lost their property, not to lenders, but for failure to pay property tax. Watch out for Texas. I live on a 1/3rd of an acre and pay $4k/yr! Be careful about choosing your site. Listen to every problem the homesteaders on KZbin hit.

[@outlawfarms6961]

My mom & I live off grid in northern maine on 25 ac. We are trying very hard to be self sufficient in every way. We use horses & dogs to go in & out in the winter.

[@kimtingler8891]

That is exactly what we are doing!. We sold everything and are traveling the United States looking for our homestead. We were so happy to hear you talk about starting out in a rv. Thanks Doug for all the great videos!

[@jeffreymatheney]

Amen Nanapackin1, Sandy from Edgewater, FL. I am gonna do this alone. My husband was a victim of a crime and left with a traumatic brain injury. So I am asking for prayers.

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Thank you Doug for all of this valuable information. God bless you and Stacy.

[@michellehite6235]

I totally need to change my mind set to "How can I" I talk myself out of so much ever since my husband passed. Thanks Doug for posting! Working to make things better one step at a time!

[@daniellestapleton751]

We're not sure yet but looking at our options 🙂. I have a challenging situation that I can't say on here but thank you for putting the thought in my head ☺️ shalom to you Doug and Stacy ❤️

[@mashumichelle]

Living in an off grid environment I learned pdq that dish soap uses your water up very quickly. So I learned to use a spray bottle with vinegar 3:1 water to vinegar to clean most stuff with recycled t shirt napkins. Then for grease or scrambled egg pans and other things that need scrubbed I used baking soda paste. And it's definitely easier to clean something as soon as your done using it rather than later after it's dried on gunk. I used a solar panel and one battery. Had plenty night lights, charging tool batteries... Living very small is better than living a big mess

[@neahsway]

We've been living in an off grid Skoolie that we stripped and converted in 2.5 months. It's bare bones basic but it functions great. Just passed our 1 year mark. Everything Doug says here is true! You learn so much about how much water you really need, how much power things actually consume, how to live with much less stuff ( and in a much smaller space), how to diversify your essentials like heat sources and cooking methods, reduce your trash, and so much more. It's been challenging to say the least but also extremely rewarding. We can change locations at any time , and when the time is right, we plan to grab a nice chunk of land and use the skills we've learned to build our own homestead. I've learned a ton from your videos thanks guys!!! ❤️

[@ogrebloodchief]

Super cool comment

[@gerryconwayvoice]

@@Theysewfear Post a review on YELP! - PLEASE! You will save a lot of people time, money and heartache!

[@nulledrust9809]

Wait until you find out the motorhome horrors. Like delamination / 12v fridges that take 24 hours to chill (if they are LEVEL) / bad odors from black water tanks / a tire b lowout could cost you thousands XD / also the first thing to go in a holiday or scare event is a place to rent ( 2020 people panicked and bought up most all rv rental spaces / during events like cov1d governments in america closed down national parks for our "Safety" XD cant sleep there keep driving / boondock camping is alot harder than you think / most pull behind campers dont have showers ( tight quaters to be stinky ) / if your outside trimming has 1 hole in the caulking it can run the length of the campers and destroy wood within / you need to rv seal the roofs every couple of years its about $125 a gallon averages 5 gallons / a busted water line sometimes is in the walls XD GOOD LUCK / outside awnings will rip off in high winds / outside awnings have enough pressure ont he spring to break your arm should you try to repair it in the field and LOTS MORE

[@neahsway]

@@nulledrust9809 well I don't personally have any of the things you mentioned....no black tank, awning, propane appliances, etc. And I have a space to rent that's not part of a campground and not boondocking on public lands. Don't travel right now so no worries about any of the road stuff, tires or fuel costs. More like a tiny home situation...that I handpicked and personally designed so I can easily repair and replace just about anything. Kept it all super simple. That's the cool thing about buses... they're built like tanks compared to traditional motor homes. And you can strip them out and do things however you want.

[@lishoustar]

We moved from a large 4br house in PA all the way to Missouri on 32ac. We live in a 29ft RV with our 8 children and are completely off grid for almost 3 years now. We have learned sooooo much and love this life.

[@johndukes3079]

I lived off-grid for two years and loved the experience itself, unfortunately the people that ran the place were still stuck in a parasitic material mindset and 85% of the people that moved there eventually left. I held on as long as I could but was forced out after breaking my back. If you choose to go off-grid with a group, don’t do it with anyone that cannot maintain a healthy relationship with other people for more than ten years. If a person has no old friends, it’s usually because they are toxic. I’m currently working to go off grid on another nice piece of property of 64 acres. It takes time and careful planning and this channel is a godsend of helpful information. Thank you Doug and Stacy.

[@johndukes3079]

The problems of this particular off-grid “farm” are entirely with the people renting the land. They still want to live from the work of others without adding anything of value. I understand what you’re saying about the solar business, there are a lot. And the tech itself depreciates too quickly. You spend $65,000 on a solar set-up one year, and three years later the system is worth $20,000. What I’m warning about are people that pose as good people like Doug and Stacy, convincing people to move to their property for the sole purpose of exploiting their labor. If you can’t afford to go off-grid by yourself, and are looking for people to start a collective with, be sure that those people have old friends. Ask for references from people they have known and had relationships with, and if they refuse or can’t, keep away from those people. Especially if everyone they know has only known them for a few years.

[@peggyhaines7394]

We sold our house and bought a 39’5th wheel toy hauler. And we love it. We aren’t living on property,but In a very small camp ground close to our family. We do travel here and there but we are base camped here for now. We do want to get a little property in the future but we are living in a small community and we are liked minded. God bless you and your family. 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@tammimerritt9011]

Water was the FIRST lesson I learned when we got our first RV. I filled up that gray tank the first night 🤣. It was a fast and eye opening lesson in how much fresh water we waste.

[@truffleturkey7]

Thanks for helping people who are seriously considering leaving the mainstream. Very good information.

[@dawnclayberger688]

PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR CHANNEL! Your channels has helped me try to become self-sufficient. I'm not completely there but I am working on it. Thank you guys so much! God Bless!

[@sheilakendzierski2735]

we have a 21 ft travel trailer, we lived in about 5 years traveling the country.We do have solar, we learned which appliances we could use, how to keep our tv running and wash clothes.. we use fans to keep cool. we have now settled in TN, bought a house and now are looking for a land to put our rv on. we didn't mind living off grid it's amazing how you learn. to live a simpler life

[@vickibluejay]

Thank you Doug. I respect you and your experience. ❤

[@katherinedrummond4880]

We lived in a camper for about a year. Family of six. We still had utilities but you do learn how little space you actually need. makes you want to spend most of your time outside.

[@sueyates3555]

Great video Doug with some really good advice. Always appreciate watching you and Stacy help us all out. God bless you both.

[@deannadriver1182]

So, Doug? We have followed you for over two years. We have our land! It’s moving slow but we are doing it. And now I want to travel in our rv!! So we are very like minded! Praise God for your channel. Love you guys.

[@tinahausle2108]

Absolutely loving these videos! Just bought 5 acres and it is kicking my bottom! Soooo much work! I’m not shy to busting it out day in and day out!

[@MTknitter22]

@Tina Hausle, good for you. Bet your health is better for it too!!

[@rickiehulsey6823]

Bought 12' trailer, great practice for off grid, camping, as I lived in my house. It gave me the opportunity to learn about off grid energy, solar, batteries/inverters, collecting water, bucket toilets, etc. Still in my house, growing my own food. But if I have too I can pack up, in the trailer, and move out to the 2½ acres I have in another state, if needed. Thank you Doug & Stacy you have taught me so much.

[@wardmontgomery9259]

I work construction and I get time off work - every job is temporary. I am always amazed at how expensive it is to work - fuel, insurance , truck, tools, etc. all add up quickly. I see the benefits of simple living and taking responsibility -

[@kevingoleman5544]

Living on 13 acres in a earth contact. This is my year to become more self reliant. My rain catch system is off my 60x30 shop. Unfortunately it’s down hill from my home so can’t get it to flow to my house. Really thankful to Doug and Stacy for what I am learning. Thanks

[@BrassPeace]

Just got the backup generator installed along with a propane tank. Our house is all electric, so it's a bit of security for my wife in case of blackouts/brownouts this winter. Thanks for the tips Doug!

[@cindy-camal]

Just did the same here, standby generator with propane tank. House all electric when we downsized. Would luv to add solar too but so expensive. Have 3 acres in country but still close to small town with city sewer. Have own well. I’m 70 yrs old. Husband is 80 & 100 percent disabled from Vietnam War so anything I do to become more self efficient, I have To pay someone to do it.

[@BrassPeace]

@@cindy-camal ... Number one... thank you your husband so much for serving! Number two ... you're on the right track!

[@curiousone6129]

We have the same. Be aware that if they cut off electricity for political reasons wanting to drive the populace into subsistence living and poverty, they will also likely cut off natural gas and propane supplies. A large tank of gas doesn't last so long. I suggest A very large reserve tank buried underground. Give yourself a safety net that lasts awhile and won't be obvious to outsiders.

[@dovoso5685]

Great show !

[@dcharlebois6984]

We are going to try to be as off grid as possible…..and we have also thought about an RV until we have a modular home brought in but oh yea the pandemic was and remains to be problematic for getting things done😩 It took us two years to arrange and have our land marked😜 So a slow progress but we are on our way! ❤️you guys🇨🇦

[@ashleygrace8553]

Husband and I did this 5yrs ago! And it did help us to save, live with less, and appreciate each other and all we have! It also allowed us to travel and search for land! And we found 68 acres in PA. Still living in RV while remodeling the house on property! So beneficial! Can't recommend it enough to allow an opportunity to save, travel, and find your promised land! We plan to use it for guests and travel in future as well! So so many benefits!

[@slohivid]

More of these please. This was excellent. Maybe a video on how to purchase land if you don’t have a house and you don’t want a loan.

[@lorimann-garza7340]

You're right about the RV life. We scaled down from 1500. Sq. Ft house with 3bdrms 2bath into 300 sq. ft RV. Husband took off so I moved into a 400 sq ft rental cabin on the same Rv property here in Texas where they have a community garden out here in the country! I'm loving the peace & quiet & have so much more free time to enjoy gardening & being outdoors!

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

I love to hear you tell the story of how you and Stacy started your Off Grid Journey! It just makes me happy and so inspired 🤗 Thank you both ❤

[@l.a.v.alindysawesomevanadv3428]

Live in my van with solar system for almost 2 years. At 75 it is a great adventure.

[@chernorton9955]

Great Video Doug! My family (4 adults plus a dog) actually spent 2 years (2018 to 2020) traveling the country to explore locations for our off grid location. We didn't go the RV route but did do AIRBNB the whole time which worked out great. We actually saved money by doing this which allowed us to get intimate with certain areas before deciding to purchase our land. We stayed in a lot of different places with unusual accommodations which forced us to adjust to close quarters and become mindful of our surroundings which was challenging but turned out to be wonderful experiences. We are thankful for the opportunity and learned a lot about what we took for granted in life and woke up to what we didn't need. I highly recommend the "travel" aspect and would have loved the RV experience too. I encourage anyone looking to transition to take this advice. God Bless!