OFF GRID HOMESTEAD Tour - We're Only 59% Off Grid!?

We give you the complete off grid homestead tour - cabin in the woods, solar power system, rainwater system, composting toilet, vegetable gardens, green house, milking cow, pigs, ducks, Wood-Mizer saw mill, wood cook stove...... only to discover that we're only 59% off grid!?
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[@stephenmonger9369]

I like this 59%

[@Gridlessness]

Sounds just about right!

[@stephenmonger9369]

@@Gridlessness …but I am 100% impressed.

[@EncepIikm]

If only I could, I'd give billions and billions of percent...! for the beauty of the place, how to survive, education for children, which is extraordinary ,,,

[@lesthompson5907]

@@EncepIikm we have the same Debate in the Uk. you should watch Kris Haber's of grid build. I ah of the opinion if you do not use the stat power grid system & produce your own power. then your are of grid . the fact that you ues stranded fitting that run off your battery bank is sufficient in my opinion .

[@chapter4travels]

In reality, it's way less than 59.5% when you take into account the embedded energy in all of your equipment, vehicles, and any other purchased items. But it doesn't matter, we don't live in isolation from the rest of the world, we are all part of it whether we want to be or not. What's important is how we choose to spend our precious time in this world. It's sparklingly clear how much you enjoy your homestead and that is 100% priceless.

[@McRod-1]

Not sure off grid implies who can live the closest to being a cave man. They would have to extract for nearly everything. Clothes, dishes, forks, nails! Anything man made is not my idea of off grid. The term off grid really came from those who began "cutting the cord" a few decades ago as technology began to permeate our dependent lives. It's not a contest to cavemanship.

[@stuart6478]

exactly. "off grid" always means not off grid

[@chapter4travels]

@@stuart6478 Fully off-grid is basically impossible today. You would have to walk into some forest where it's legal to live off the land and do it naked. Anything you brought with you would have some origin in the grid. But as I said, that doesn't matter, everyone draws their line in the gray spectrum of on/off grid where it makes sense to them.

[@McRod-1]

@@chapter4travels so American Indians were "on grid" since they often purchased and traded with other tribes and europeans. Yeah, I didn't think so. 🤯

[@AngieLaLa88]

Not sure people know what off grid means. The grid is public utilities. If you don’t use them you’re off grid. Maybe it’s being confused with self sustaining.

[@roniniowa1661]

Admittedly, I was amazed by the girls building their cabin. I will say, of all the projects you've shared with us, the root cellar was the project that convinced me, this is the family who knows self-sustainability. I truly look forward to every video Gridlessness produces. You have raised excellent daughters.

[@one567]

I just love Rose, she is so wholesome and pretty.

[@Beentheredonethat910]

Very proud of you and your family. You are setting a good example to your kids. Very nice coordination of resources. Keep up the great work 👍.

[@bubbakemp5817]

You guys are A TON more off grid than probably 90% of North America! I think your place is a slice of heaven! It's beautiful and it produces food and water! Of course with a lot of work from Rose and the girls!😝 Ok, you too!😂 Thanks for sharing! God bless!

[@25Soupy]

When I was a kid in the 1970's we use to go to the Ottawa Valley where my grandfather was born and raised, his childhood home was "off grid". And so was everyone else's because there was no electricity, gas, or plumbing. We cooked on a wood burning stove, we used an outhouse, and read by candle light and kerosene lamps. Time was a grandfather clock and wrist watch that we had to wind everyday and I can't remember if there was a phone. Hard to imagine just 100-120 years ago we were all off grid. I believe if we still lived like this life would have more meaning.

[@auntgertrude2717]

100 years ago we had better electrical cars and No need for an Electrical Grid. As vibration and magnets were used for energy. I was shocked when they removed the electric cars and replaced them with money makers.. combustion

[@pilgrimcp]

How come we don't see Dave anymore?

[@sporranheid]

Been following you guys for years. Loved the tiny home build...how many years ago now? You do so much. This is kinda sobering. 🤔 Speechless. Mark in Scotland ❤

[@NWFishingSecrets]

Having just started my own homestead - 59.5% is pretty amazing! 😆 Awesome video!

[@GranE56]

Jeff, Rose, thank you so much for sharing your life and home with us! You inspire and encourage more than you realize. Truly a gift for those of us that want the life but for some reason or another at this point unable. Again, Thank you for sharing!❤

[@sails3538]

Your location up north hampers you. Providing heat is the north's biggest draw back. Here in Mexico the hardest commodity is fresh water. And gardens use Alot. But everything is easier in warm climates. From a former Canadian.

[@krickette5569]

The only person I know of, who is more off grid than you, is Martijn Doolaard (who also has a KZbin channel) who is currently renovating 2 old stone buildings in the Italian Alps. Factoring in fuel for his vehicle and a few things like that, he is likely 95 percent off gird. You all are one of my Most favorite channels. Your content is educational, inspiring and funny. Thank you.

[@darecofreedomfarm3]

I really enjoyed this video. You have me beat on total gridlessness. My electricity is off grid, as is water and sewer. Garden water is supplied by a 2” ram pump that will run a rainbird sprinkler, however, I cannot use overhead watering except to fertilize bare earth because the water is so rich in minerals that it puts a brown coating on everything and kills all but grass. I therefore use drip line and that is prone to plugging. We use gas to go to church and occasionally the grocery store. We get eggs but have to buy chicken feed. We have a pack of dogs 8 and two cats so we have to buy large quantities of dog food and some cat food. We hav just started gardening in earnest for chicken feed and groceries and perhaps some dog food. The dogs love figs and we should have an abundance of figs next year from our grocery row gardens. I’ve also have about 7 apple ,4 pear, a few peach, almond, nectarine, plum, and various other fruit trees and 100 acres of forest. But at this point I and still working too. I would put my score at about 18% gridlessness by your standards even though I am 100% off the electrical grid.

[@workinonit9562]

You guys are doing great, a beautiful homestead and family, nobody can be 100% off grid, those before us took advantage of going to the store every so often. Keep making these videos, I love them.

[@claytonschemper8375]

So cool. Just found you guys but had so much fun taking the tour. Your girls are AMAZING and kinda badasses. Thanks for showing us around 👍🏼 God bless.

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

I grew up first 17 yrs with only wood cook stove- bread is so good out the oven

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Out door toilet- using an enamal pot made for toilet over nite- No water indoors- in cold Wisconsin-19 when finally a bath tub - wood stoves for heat

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Born in 36

[@kennasutherland7876]

I never comment on videos but in this case I felt compelled to say you really nailed it! You’re not off grid but you’re 59% off grid and that’s amazing… thanks for your honesty! you guys are a role model for me and many others… love love love your style, family dynamics and general shenanigans 😊⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@davidtrammell4453]

Absolutely amazing lifestyle; Would definitely take baby steps but well worth the cost and struggle for the INDEPENDENCE and FREEDOM ! You all are such an inspiration, Jeff and Rose , God made you for each other and the girls are so humble, smart and good natured. So many questions my head is spinning my score is like -49 Yikes ! Love ya all ; stay blessed

[@sladjanzivanic5931]

You guys are living the life I want to live... Thank you for sharing your life & your journey with us u guys... Your family is very inspiring & u guys a true example of how a family should function & thriving the way you guys do. Thank you for all your videos u guys & keep up the amazing videos & sharing your life's journey with us. God bless u guys

[@Alan-cw8vy]

Used to live in PG, moved to Alaska just over 2 years ago. I think I'm moving back to BC. Alaska sucks. Been all over BC, No roads or access to Alaska. Winter is terrible and very long. I miss BC every time I watch your videos. Just a wonderful family. God Bless you all. Alan

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Setting goals you have to measure and you have. Most important thing is you're happy. My heart is with you.

[@musiqclub9725]

Ok I officially love every aspect of your home! Ty for taking the time to show us! Super grateful, sending ❤ from Toronto!

[@jeremyjmailloux]

You should rig the solar to dump excess power once the batteries are full to heat your hot water/heat the shop.

[@alansharp62]

Hi I love the way you live your attitude to life and how you bring up your daughter's is is to be commended, all the best to you all for the future, keep up the good work you are all an inspiration. X

[@masonsmith858]

As someone whose kinda stuck in an urban environment Im grateful for you guys sharing your amazing slice of the world. What about biogas? The shitter and animal manures would probably be enough to supplement a chunk of that propane reliance maybe, or use it to heat a hotwater system and hobb for the main house. Anyway, your homestead is basically perfect well done to you all!

[@deano.7533]

This may be one of the best video's you have ever produced Jeff. I really enjoyed seeing the vast abundance that represent the fruits of all your families labor. I wonder how The Amish would fair in regards to your Gridlessness index. I think that The Amish would want to give you a few minus points for the electronics and the WIFI. But lets face it... The Amish have never been on-the-grid. It has to be easier to be off- the-grid if you were never on-the-grid in the first place. I'm also curious in regards to the girls tiny house. The two oldest (Sarah and Abigail) built it. So it would make sense that Julia would have been next in line to live there when Sarah got married to Ethan and moved off the property. But if I remember correctly Christina moved in with Abby after Sarah left. Did Julia make the decision that she would be more comfortable in the original cabin? Or was there some other factor that came into play? Perhaps Julia owed Christina some money and she paid the debt by passing on living in the coming of age tiny house this time around? Anyway... I'm always a little curious about a lot of things and I have always wondered why it worked out the way it did. With that being said. I really am very happy about all of the wonderful blessings that have been bestowed upon all of you. It couldn't of happened to a nicer, a more energetic, or a more deserving family unit. Your channel will always be my absolute favorite. Take care. sincerely, Dean O. :-I P.S. What happened to Dave? He was such an integral part of the Gridlessness experience. I for one miss his contribution to the production almost as much as I miss Sarah. Dave hasn't made an appearance since you were producing those somewhat strange and (dare I say) slightly disturbing Blaze King commercials in an effort to secure a paid sponsorship. Losing Sarah was not unlike when I was a little kid and Farrah Fawcett was written out of Charlie's Angels. While losing Dave is akin to when Radar O'Reilly was written out of M*A*S*H*.

[@scottross501]

I like that they are honest about it. It can't be easy. But imagine it's very rewarding. You and your family are pretty amazing. Thank you for sharing some of your experiences.

[@pedroserranoserrano7062]

Super contento 😃 de verlos juntos de ver mamá Rosa súper feliz saludos cuidense mucho 🤠. bendiciones

[@judyschmidt4547]

I envy you, at 84 I'm too old but I enjoy your life and family. 36:59

[@budwilliams6590]

You can toast bread by buttering it and putting it in a frying pan on a stove and flipping it a few times. I do it when I cook bacon and eggs for breakfast. Since the skillet is full if bacon fat already I don't need any butter. Don't really care about having the toast mostly I do it to use up the bacon fat. Makes clean up easier.

[@auntgertrude2717]

It's healthier than a toaster too!

[@totallyoffgrid3008]

Wow, I remember watching the root cellar episode, but I didn’t know who you were at the time

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

Hey, I Homestead in North Texas and I use small PV panels to run air compressors, then I store the energy as compressed air. Very simple; works like a champ. I have many things that operate using compressed-air "motors". 37:38 Hot Water I use solar to dI rect-heat my water 9 months of the year and solar-to-oil-to -water (heat exchanger) in Winter. Easy peasy

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

I don't care what age you are Rose, you are so beautiful!! You have a beautiful home and farm, y'all. 😁

[@masiolli]

There are so many other “grids”. What about education? Medical? Clothing? Etc… but still, you’re doing better than most and at least you’re learning about it and helping others to as well. Great video!

[@bubbaredneck75]

me and the wife are drooling over your cast iron kitchen.....

[@billykelly5798]

You folks are awesome!!

[@tskime16]

You are one of the best stations i follow please keep up the great work. ( and yea, need Dave) lol

[@michaeltopolino8017]

What's the reason you don't have a better shower set-up. 12 volt pump with a propane hot water unit, you can get a instant hot water unit that will ignite when water runs through its internal wheel.

[@leeketner6488]

Awsome. Living OFF grid at its best. U all have done a great job and living off grid is the best way to live these days.

[@teddyhammack2195]

You have a beautiful place and done it all very well. Hope you get it so you work only to you injoy it as a job of fun

[@EncepIikm]

I miss Sarah, can Sarah and her husband be invited in the next episode?? just to tell about his childhood and his beautiful life experiences....

[@lesthompson5907]

that a interesting Lay out for a garden . the socks of a wheel

[@barrydeacon3551]

Excellent video! You and your beautiful family live in paradise!! No Debt! Tons of food! Heat and light covered! Lots of Water!! 😊 Thanks for letting us : look over your homestead with you👍 How have the forest fires affected you this year and past years? Are any of your daughters married yet? Have a good summer! Fishing season yet? B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@lcampbe7]

Love this walk around... goals

[@waynesalitarywopschall254]

That is very nice place,hard work does pay off you are very blessed for many years to come.

[@urbaneinsiedler]

Wow, thats an amazing way to live. I really hope i will have a live like this someday.

[@user-fd1qb7ml2j]

I just watch your video for the first time, and I am impressed immensely! You all are so sweet and down to earth. Now I'm going to make a comparison only because I watch a few other off grid people. So let me say this, I think you guys are #1 in my opinion! Reason is, your not selling anything, your not telling anyone this is what you need to do and do it now! Your not criticizing anyone or any other way of living. You are just showing how you are loving living your life! Now I will say there is another couple that is very close to being # 1, but I have alot if reasons why they are not. Dont get me wrong, I love them I think they are sweet and its very educational watching them, but there are some things I just don't understand how they can do what they do when neither of them work. So I will leave it at that. Now the other people I watch have a great place and they are off grid completely, well they use a generator also when they need to and have solar now. They are sweet also, but they sell , sell, sell, and I am sick, sick, sick and tired of it. Also they are end of world, crazy!! Always getting people worked up. Not to say things are getting bad and I agree with alit of what they are saying, but please give me a break here. So I just wanted you to know I think your family is lovely, your girls are sweet, your wife is sweet and you are so kind and humble. You live how you want to live and if part of that is not all off grid, so be it! I think what you have done is incredible and has been alot of hard work. I live in a normal house, but do what I can to be self sufficient. I have a generator, but also power. I have a large garden and try to grow all my food, fruit, protein. My family has beef, chickens and I can alot of food. I live alone, but my parents live on my property so I can take care of them. So its a big responsibility to take care of them if something bad happens in this world. But I think I'm pretty well set to survive if I have to for awhile. I just need to up my game on a few more things like water supply if I cant get my city water anymore, and back up power more efficiency. But im trying and thats all that matters. I live in the mountains away from people so I do like having my acreage and privacy. So all said and done, I think you guys are great and look forward to watching more of your videos. Good luck and God bless you and your family!❤

[@Gridlessness]

Thank you so much!

[@cooltrkin]

Man, oh man, what an awesome home stead. A little suggestion, if you want to eliminate your gas and propane. Build a still and replace gas with alcohol. And a steam pump. Also, your ram pump could be running over a water wheel. There's way more you could do to get more off grid. My last little Nugget of info is replace propane with bio gas using Compost bladders. OK I love your place PS I've never done anyone the things I suggested, but the still.

[@keepingitreal6955]

You guys are so great. Positive energy for all on your adventures

[@hrplanttrees]

Very beautiful 😍👍👍👍

[@floridatrader1027]

I just subscribed & I am enjoying your content, family & lifestyle. Great Job! I am a Beach addict living in Florida, Lol

[@douglascampbell7006]

Great video, very fun tour of your well thought out operation. You guys are remarkable for what you've accomplished. Envy isn't the right word but there's something about what you're doing with those great girls and your lifestyle that makes me feel like I've missed out by living a conventional life on the grid. Love your video work!

[@jonblablabla1014]

Wow man you're living the American dream.. or my personal dream. Good for you!

[@alvindueck8227]

Wow, I woulda thought y'all woulda scored better than that. However, you ARE being absolutely honest with everything so far's I know and that's just how it should be. Guess you'll have improved by this time next year. Thanks for the vid and tour, great place you've got there. Cheers.

[@juliemacdonald6206]

Your entire setup is a dream for my husband and myself and our family. We are planning on making this a reality. Love everything. I want to learn how to use a cookstove

[@sheldonslater4382]

Brother love the off grid homestead cheers to you and your family wonderful setup.

[@mattiL]

Best off grid people I know! All the best from Finland 🌞😎🇫🇮🇨🇦🇫🇮👍

[@madmex2k]

I always wonder how invested the kids are in living off grid, be it here on Gridlessness, or other KZbin Homestead families that I also watch. For some of the children, its all they have ever known. Others have chilldren that have married off and moved on to start their own families. I think the off grid lifestyle and extensive education gives them the tools and the advantage to be able to survive anywhere they choose. Love this channel, great video!

[@RachelRebel]

All I can think of when I watch this is FREEDOM! Your family is so inspiring and straight up Cool! I would love to chill next to a camp fire with ya'll one day.

[@4evermetalhead79]

AGORISM FOR THE WIN! Haven’t seen the whole video yet, but I couldn’t wait once i saw the piglet section. 😉😆 Oh man, what a tour this was. Love it. I can say that i almost feel envy of what you have achieved through the years. It feels like you can say it’s now time to “harvest the fruits of your efforts”, pun semi intended. 😅 Keep it up. 👍

[@JamesCouch777]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life. It's very inspiring.

[@jefflaliberte4587]

I love your series of videos. Kinda awesome actually.

[@RonAbgrall]

Thank you for a great video , you touched on all the great ideas on off grid self reliance . Well done .

[@RA-sz5tu]

burr comb means bees need more room, add another brood box or honey super

[@skitzochik]

i'm not off grid BUT, I AM off my rocker..which is pretty much a wild card.

[@KevinGray13]

thats a great idea guys! also love the 40 minute video!! what a treat!!

[@roberthealey7238]

Switch garden/yard equipment to full electric? 18” chainsaw might not be big enough though. Change out woodmiser engine with electric motor? Get several power stations vs one gas/propane/wood-gas generator?

[@sglacf]

You guys are amazing, and hardworking!

[@gwankney]

I'd been waiting for more on your gardens. Thank you!

[@rubenmorgan5456]

whats up? oh just watching Rose and Jeff grazing the homestead.

[@karenbuckner1959]

1st visit here. Beautiful homestead! I like your open, honest review of your "offgridness". At 59%, you're ahead of us. Okay. Sold. New subscriber. 😉

[@Gridlessness]

Welcome aboard!

[@joshuakeegwell2896]

59.5 gridlessness 100 doing what you want. You forgot freedom and serenity So your back up to 98 Cheers

[@borispetkau1246]

You can save tons of work and make your life easier and much healthier if you go on carnivore, it was a game changer for me never felt better in my almost 65 years. Just mad now, how much time and effort I put into building and maintaining raised beds, greenhouse etc to grow staff that slowly kills us

[@Gridlessness]

I’ve been thinking about this, we definitely plan to eat more meat. It’s what grows naturally around here.

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

the youngest is so stoic

[@petes7223]

Have you thought of wood gasification? Storing the gas when you make your own charcoal. Then running your small engines off that wood gas.

[@Gridlessness]

We’d love to have a wood gasification system!

[@FirstLastOne]

11:47 Garlic... 11:49 BACON!!! One does not merely sell off the bacon. One must trade some bacon for Maple syrup. 😋

[@keithproctor5559]

WOW!!!...what a beautiful, wonderful way to live. Such a beautiful Family, Beautiful Wife... Beautiful life. A lot of work to keep it all going. I Love the land and all the work all of you have done. Hopefully the girls will marry and stay on the land...but it would take a very strong, independent and knowledgeable Man to be with them. Awesome

[@timtv2826]

I really enjoyed the video. Great to get the complete tour of your homestead. The wood cookstove and outdoor toilet bring back memories of my childhood home. We cooked toast right on top of the woodstove with a bowl of melted butter on the side. So good. I think may be you are not taking into account that your fuel costs are adding to your food production and if you are paying for it by selling animals and crops you have raised or materials like lumber you have produced then it shouldn't count against your score. Those girls are growing up fast. Great seeing them all in the video. Have a great summer.

[@dasin6]

we had a mill that looked alot like that one at the our cabin , then it got replaced and built wood racks to keep the fresh cuts off the ground and add a little organization

[@theones4344]

I was just looking for a video like this on your channel! Yay!

[@maristermcsorley4203]

Last time I saw 👀 you guys was with Ben Fogle and was fantastic 😊

[@janefromtennessee]

Nice land. Lots of it...good

[@rudyfisher7660]

Get a little qualf of screen bags that have you don't like fishing eating bags? Put you some Irish Spring in it. And the mosquitoes won't come around the door even.

[@alanesterline2310]

You are way too hard on yourself in this. If there is a big blizzard and you cannot get out for two weeks, does your score go to 100% for those two weeks? As others have said you are probably one of the most self sustainable families on YT. Not only that you have instilled that thought process in your girls. They know there is very little that they cannot do if they put their mind to it. That knowledge is something that most everyone grew up with years ago. That is something that is missing now days. You have one of the most interesting channels on YT. We love what you do, keep doing it.

[@Gridlessness]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiecollins1154]

That video was amazing. Loved the tour. It’s great just to see the garden, animals but the work you guy’s have put into it. That scale doesn’t even give you justice for real. You guy’s are probably the most “OFF GRID “ than anyone on you tube for the most part and have a family of 4. Just a great video. I love watching your channel ❤️

[@deano.7533]

They have a family of seven. Jeff and Rose have 5 daughters. Sarah, Abigail, Julia, Christina, and Keziah. The oldest daughter Sarah was married awhile back and moved off the property. Take care. sincerely, Dean O. :-I

[@chad2886]

Great video! Got me thinking what percentage I am,probably in the 40 percent range. The majority of my day to day power comes from solar but generator runs the well pump and washer every 2 weeks. I heat with wood 100 percent that I harvest from my property, The place is payed for so just taxes thankfully. My garden is slowly becoming larger and more productive but still buy 98 percent of my food. I've had the place 6 years and lived here full time for 2 years so it's a work in progress. The peacefullyness and contentment of this lifestyle is a thousand percent better than my large house with large tax bill and working 60 hours a week use to be.

[@frankcooper6911]

Got it Going !!! 👍 !! Like Your STUFF BRO ❤️👍 !!!

[@julieisaac1230]

Nice DeWalt sunglasses. Love those tools!

[@MichielVanKets]

what I want to know ... when are you opening up the summer camping for us, the fans ?!? :)

[@Gridlessness]

The off grid homesteading campout is July 8-12th! Check out gridlessness.com for details!

[@johnnyboycrypto]

I love your channel, I know you run propane, Im not sure what the difference is or the conversion to use it but if you get a bio digestor system using ibc totes and manure to get the natural gas from that you could use it to power generators and possibly use for cooking, but the gas has to be filtered because of cancer causing gases or something I cant remember where I seen it but very interesting, Also a "gasifier" system using wood chips could save for the backup generator energy points... Plus you could run a truck on wood.... Look up eustice conway gasifier truck he drove it into town, runs rough but gets the job done... Also as far as deisel you could make that also with the bio deisel materials. You guys are awesome keep it up. Also, for tools get a forge and smelt your own nails , hammers shovels etc... Unless the neihbors have that covered

[@josephyarbrough9316]

Hope you have a worm farm. I absolutely love mine. Feeds my garden and I make a little bit here and there selling worms and tea. 🎉

[@nelsonortiz583]

This is awesome 👍... beautiful family

[@alextrezvy6889]

12:40: That's right! It's a hook'n'grid!

[@ChileExpatFamily]

We are looking to purchase an additional 112 acres here in Patagonia soon. We have a homestead but now we are going to up our game. Hydro Electric and all part of one price. We grow all our own food. No grid available. No phone service. No public water. NO TAXES>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SEAFOOD and BEEF.... No government interference. Jim

[@2004sunrise]

You have an amazing place to live

[@danmorris7235]

If you’re happy with your life, 100% should be the score

[@jameswhite3632]

Love you guys, even though Kezia is my favorite, she has a great attitude. You are 100% in my book. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@brianflexmore3730]

Absolutely amazing video and lifestyle.

[@sundancer442]

Great vid. Def need a good wet back for shower/bath water.