We have been practicing not using any power inside the house for over a month with much success! We may haven't been writing much on the blog, but that doesn't mean we haven't been busy pursuing the self sufficient life.
Going without electricity ("unlimited modern electricity" present many challenges that you would guess, but others that you may never have thought of.
I thought this would be a good opportunity to share the biggest hurdles, the suprising victories, and the solutions to some of the issues you encounter when "unplugging" from the grid.
By far the biggest obstacle we had to climb in regards to power was the issue of washing and drying clothes.
Obstacle - washing and drying clothes
Solution - hand washing machine and clothes line
We found the washing machine used for $35.00 and the clothes line from Lowes for $14.00.
It takes patience and more time than ever before to wash the clothes, but it really gives us a sense of accomplishment that we never had before when it came to such a mundane chore.
We also are about to make our own washing detergent powder. We will post that recipe once it is complete. It is near $.02 a load vs. the cheapest store bought at $.15 to $.30 a load.
The Bantam Voice
"Freed People, Free People"
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