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The Homestead Water Supply – Hand Dug Well

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

In the previous three posts, I’ve explained how I’ve set up our homestead water supply over the last 37 years garnering water from a drilled well and from a clear, cold lake. In this final installment, I’ll tell you how … Continue reading →

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The Homestead Water Supply – Part 3

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Welcome back! In parts 1 and 2, I discussed our Maine homestead’s well water supply. As you know, 17 years ago, we made the big move to a remote off-grid location in the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan where we have … Continue reading →

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The Homestead Water Supply – Part 2

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Welcome Back! In homestead water supply part 1, I explained how I had a deep well drilled and had an outside hand pump installed. I will now discuss how we upgraded our water system. Pitcher Pumps Even after I got … Continue reading →

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Selecting Your Homestead Site

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

You’ve decided you want to live off-grid. Now what? How do you proceed? How does one get started picking the perfect homestead site? The process can be overwhelming but let’s start logically and take it one step at a time. … Continue reading →

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Why Homestead? Why Live Off-grid?

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Welcome kindred spirit. Thank you for stopping by. Why homestead? Why live off-grid? Two great questions whose answers vary depending on each individual’s unique circumstances. In my case, back in the old days of the 1970’s, I had a career … Continue reading →

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Homesteaders, Off-gridders and Preppers- Welcome!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Welcome to Off Grid and Free My Path to the Wilderness   To homesteaders, off-gridders and preppers everywhere- Greetings from the Canadian wilderness! Welcome to Off Grid and Free My Path to the Wilderness! Imagine if you can, living so … Continue reading →

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