Off Grid Living and Abandoned Properties - Some Lived Experiences

This thread is aimed at sharing Off Grid living stories and lived experiences...


https://youtube.com/@offgridinalaska?si=G_A5fCwlGrMPAySt

They may offer inspiration, and discussion about transitioning from urban to off grid living.

 

You have some work cut out for yourselves.

 

Indeed, clearing much of the previous owner's goods and chattels will take a while to clear. There may be stuff that is useful which may be kept, and other stuff that may go to auction or a local charity, (back loaded when shopping for food and other necessities). In some ways, repurposing an abandoned property may be a chore, but in other ways it can also be an adventure of discovery.

 

It seems the new owners are intent on building their own dwelling at that location, but are using the existing structures as interim site accommodation and storage / workshop space.

Further YouTube videos at https://youtube.com/@northtoalaska2022?si=AaeRRtwU751uo2ha

 

Not strictly an off grid property, but an interesting project....Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

Abandoned property Camena,Tasmania, Australia...as the Real Estate agents would say..."a lot of potential, needing TLC"

 

OK I've seen this many times... I see the posted text but no link??? am I doing something wrong???

 

The web links shown below the embedded YouTube videos are to take you to the content creator's YouTube channels where you can find similar content.. Look at what tickles your fancy from their YT channel listing's.

 

More of a renovate than detonate project, but a lot of hard work, and not a little money to get back into shape.



Channel link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEADP5LakXH6FzenorlxQrmH5crPXB31X&si=F1SJ7G8tRCIBpobH