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Offgrid Journey

Henry Sherman

I spent 20 years in the Navy before retiring. Now, I live on a homestead in South Carolina, where I enjoy the off-grid lifestyle. I’m also a published author of four thriller books and have a passion for homesteading and survival skills.

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S2 · E22
Yesterday · 7 min
Maintaining Winter Egg Production
Learn effective strategies to keep your chickens laying eggs during winter, including providing supplemental lighting, maintaining a consistent diet, ensuring proper coop insulation, and reducing stress. These steps help offset reduced daylight and cold temperatures, supporting healthy and productive hens year-round.
S2 · E21
Monday · 8 min
Erosion Control for Sloped Homesteads
Prevent erosion on sloped homestead properties by using techniques such as terracing, mulching, planting ground cover, building retaining walls, and installing proper drainage. These methods help stabilize soil, reduce runoff, and protect your land from damage.
S2 · E20
Saturday · 7 min
Top Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates-Weekend Edition
Discover the best chicken breeds for homesteads in cold weather. These breeds are hardy, have dense feathers, and can thrive in low temperatures, ensuring consistent egg production and healthy flocks throughout winter.
S2 · E19
Friday · 7 min
Defensible Space for Offgrid Homes
Learn how to create defensible space around off-grid homes to reduce wildfire risk. Key strategies include clearing flammable vegetation, maintaining safe distances between structures and vegetation, and using fire-resistant materials for landscaping. These measures enhance safety and increase the chances of protecting homes during wildfire events.
S2 · E18
September 2 · 7 min
Maintaining Offgrid Water Cisterns
Learn essential steps for cleaning and maintaining an off-grid water cistern, including regular inspection, safe removal of debris, sanitizing the interior, checking for leaks, and ensuring proper filtration. Follow these guidelines to keep your water supply clean, safe, and reliable for long-term use.
S2 · E17
August 31 · 8 min
Testing Well Water for Offgrid Living
Learn essential steps to test well water quality before moving off the grid. This includes checking for contaminants like bacteria, nitrates, and heavy metals, using certified labs or DIY kits, and understanding the importance of regular testing to ensure safe, potable water for your off-grid lifestyle.
S2 · E16
August 29 · 7 min
Micro-Hydro Power vs. Solar -Weekend Edition
Micro-hydro power can outperform solar energy for rural properties with access to flowing water. It provides consistent, round-the-clock electricity, requires less land, and often has lower maintenance needs.
S2 · E15
August 28 · 8 min
Building a Bear-Proof Chicken Coop
Learn essential steps to construct a secure chicken coop in areas inhabited by bears, including reinforced materials, proper location selection, electric fencing, and locking mechanisms to protect your poultry from wildlife threats.
S2 · E14
August 26 · 7 min
Top Livestock for Offgrid Beginners
Explore ideal small livestock options for first-time off-grid homesteads. Discover animals like chickens, rabbits, and goats, which are easy to care for, require minimal resources, and provide valuable food and products to support self-sufficiency.
S2 · E13
August 24 · 8 min
Rural Property Taxes and Off-Grid Living Costs
Explores the annual property taxes and ongoing expenses associated with owning off-grid homes in rural areas. Covers financial considerations, including local tax rates, maintenance, utilities, and other recurring costs unique to off-grid living.
S2 · E12
August 22 · 7 min
Layered Off-Grid Home Security Solutions-Weekend Edition
Off-grid home security requires layered protection beyond smart devices, focusing on property design, access control, durable gates and locks, motion lighting, cameras with local storage, backup power, and trained dogs. Prioritize visibility, maintain manual overrides, test systems regularly, and create practical routines and response plans. Budget for ongoing maintenance and adapt strategies to local laws. Build security incrementally for reliable, power-independent safety.
S2 · E11
August 21 · 8 min
Year-Round Pest Prevention for Off-Grid Homes
Protecting an off-grid home from pests requires sealing entry points, storing food in secure containers, managing moisture, and regular inspections. Use durable materials like metal mesh, maintain a clean environment, and control waste to deter rodents and insects. Employ safe pest control methods such as traps and minimal chemical use. Monthly and seasonal checks help catch issues early, ensuring ongoing protection for your home, livestock, and local wildlife.
S2 · E10
August 19 · 11 min
Essential Guide to Off-Grid Vehicle Selection and Maintenance
Learn how to choose and maintain an off-grid vehicle for safe, comfortable remote travel. Assess your travel needs, match vehicles to terrain and climate, and calculate payload and towing capacity. Compare trucks, SUVs, vans, and trailers, and inspect used options carefully. Build essential systems without overloading, prioritize reliability, and maintain a thorough inspection and repair routine for dependable, responsible off-grid adventures.
S2 · E9
August 17 · 11 min
Efficient Small Off-Grid Workshop
Learn how to design a compact, off-grid workshop for repairs, woodworking, and household projects. Tips cover site selection, building a weather-resistant shell, sizing solar power, safe tool storage, and choosing essential tools. Start with a practical layout, expand power and equipment as needed, and build in stages for independence, safety, and flexibility without overspending or wasted space.
S2 · E8
August 15 · 9 min
Health Care Planning for Off-Grid Living-Weekend Edition
Accessing health care off the grid requires a proactive plan: map providers, build local networks, keep updated medical records, and use telehealth as a backup. Secure reliable power and communication options, stock medicines safely, and prepare for chronic needs and emergencies. Maintain preventive care, control costs, and regularly review your plan. Preparation and local connections are key to staying healthy and safe in remote settings.
S2 · E7
August 14 · 8 min
Seasonal Off-Grid Preparation Guide
Learn how to prepare your off-grid home for seasonal changes by conducting property and system checks, building a maintenance calendar, and protecting utilities like power, water, and heating. Adapt plans to your location's unique risks, store essential supplies, and safeguard your home, food, and animals. Review emergency plans and backups, maintain vehicles, and use weather forecasts to time preparations.
S2 · E6
August 12 · 9 min
How to Stay Safe Far From Help
Learn how to stay safe during off-grid emergencies, from weather disasters to injuries in remote areas. Key steps include calm decision-making, packing tailored emergency kits, having a clear plan, and understanding when to shelter or evacuate. Prepare by leaving detailed itineraries, carrying water and communication backups, and prioritizing first aid and hazard awareness. Smart choices and thorough planning are crucial for survival far from help.
S2 · E5
August 10 · 8 min
What to Pack Before Moving Off the Grid Safely
Moving off the grid requires more than basic camping gear. Create a tailored checklist that includes shelter, water, power, heat, food, health, communication, repairs, and work. Pack durable, repairable gear, sturdy labeled bins, tools, repair supplies, safety equipment, and documentation. Separate first-week essentials for quick access. Adapt your list to the property’s infrastructure and local risks, and avoid overpacking nonessentials. Review and revise your kit as you settle in.
S2 · E4
August 8 · 7 min
Guide to Growing Your Own Food-Weekend Edition
Learn essential steps to cultivate your food for a self-sufficient lifestyle. This guide covers choosing crops, preparing soil, planting, maintaining a garden, and harvesting, empowering you to rely less on external sources and enjoy fresh, homegrown produce year-round.
S2 · E3
August 7 · 9 min
Begin a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
Learn the basics of self-sufficient living, including how to grow your own food, conserve resources, cut down on waste, and develop practical skills such as gardening and food preservation.

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