Setting Up an Off-Grid Retreat in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
So one of the things I am starting to despise is maintaining finicky small gas engines and doing maintenance on them. However, when I first started this land project, there just was not that great of DIY electrical options. Now, that is changing. Solar, Battery, and Electrical is becoming much more practical, and can do... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFAkeVpbQrE This is a 3 minute time lapse from 2 September 2018 to 9 March 2019. You will probably see minimal changes, but when the snow comes and melts away, its kinda cool. I also like watching the tree sag under the weight of the snow, then recover. Deer wandering around is also fun, but... Continue Reading →
I know this sounds crazy, but its finally time to build the first wireless network and server out on the mountain! However, with this being off-grid, there needs to be some special considerations. First, why, especially if there is no Internet out there???? Simple reason, I would like to get some measurements and automation out... Continue Reading →
So, there isn't much cell coverage out in my parts of WV, so improving cell coverage where possible has been a priority. Unfortunately, there is a lot of straight up fraudulent products out there. However, I did find a number that could help other people. Before we hit that, lets get into a simple explanation... Continue Reading →
One of the things that I will try and do from time to time is do a SMALL post on technology issues I run into while doing these posts. The first one, will be on picture size. The pictures I capture are mainly from my cell phone, and average a megabyte in size. However, if... Continue Reading →
First, welcome to the brand new blog! This blog is an attempt to document some of my experiences with buying and developing land into a part time retreat in Western Virginia. Right now, the concept for the blog is to cover: Buying land Working the land Temporary and long term structures Solar and battery banks... Continue Reading →
Vantages From Vandalia 