The Truth About Living Off Grid: 5 Years In The Desert

We've now been living off the grid in Arizona for about 5 years. We take a look at what we've done to survive here including our successes, hardships, and lessons learned.

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[ourselfreliantlife]

Celebrating 5 years off-grid!🎉 What's been your favorite project we've done?

[MoonsOverMayhem]

You also rebuilt your solar array and rescued a second dog.
Congratulations on five years! I can’t wait to hear your new plans for the rest of the house.

[loridyson]

Thank you for filling us in on all the work that you have done on your place. We live up in North Eastern AZ on 10 acres. We understand how hard it is when one of you has health problems. I have had 2 heart attacks with 2 stents in 2 years & it has slowed me down & scares him. Keep up the good work & give a big thumbs up to your brother for helping out.

[Golden_SnowFlake]

Bro helping out is the way.

Glad to see yall helping one another, that's how life is meant to be lived.

[arnoldarvizu]

Jess and Jim, you guys have gone through so much and you have tackled it head on. Great job to both of you. I feel all your projects are my favorite because you put your heart and hard work into all of them. Amazing how much rain water you capture. Jess, glad you’re feeling better and Jim, you took the bull by the horns and stepped it up when your partner wasn’t feeling well. Glad you have Peter to help out. Hope your pups are doing good. Your earth-bag home is looking terrific. You’ve come a long ways. Keep up the good work you two. Blessings to all of you and your pups. Can’t wait for your new video.

[coyotech]

You both can be proud that with all the ups and downs, you keep making real progress. Never surrender. Sometimes I take a progress inventory like this and remember how it was a year or two or three ago - what all I've gotten done in spite of the problems that have come up. It really does perk you up. Whether you go faster or slower than you originally expected, if you haven't quit and you're still working on it, you have a right to be proud of it all.

[diasfamily]

This is great! Can't believe you did this in 5 years. I love the way you thought this out so well. The buildings are nice and neat and the house will be wonderful when done.

[kelleyloreth]

Those shingles are SO pretty!! Great idea and execution!! Gorgeous!

[shellywilder]

I’m excited for the renewed energy you have mustered. We get knocked back and we get up again. 😊😊

[bondpaz]

I can’t believe we have all been doing this for 5 years! It’s been totally worth it! I’ve loved every minute! So many great times to come. ❤❤❤ Yall are doing a great job!

[KandMe]

Great to hear what you said about the cave in tragedy causing the rethink and replan and sounds like it lead to a whole new approach and new build plan also. It is amazing how that situation can create an even better outcome in the end. Thanks for the post inspiring watching it all emeerge.

[latainethomas]

So glad she is feeling better enjoy each video

[alyciapeters]

Really have enjoyed following your progress! I’m a fellow desert 🏜 dweller! Great job you two!

[sueantoine]

Everything takes time. I love your shingles. What an awesome idea. They are beautiful.

[brigettekillion]

Great update! I know how building your own home/homestead can feel like you're not getting much done, but then when you go back to recap, you realize that you've done a ton of work. I love watching your videos and seeing the ebb and flow of energy around different projects. Very excited to see what you're working on in this next year. Wishing you lots of success, health and happiness!!

[monaestewart]

Wow, you guys! What accomplishments. So happy for you. Looking forward to seeing what's next... *Love, Love, Love the Snow Top Dome♥️!* Amazing.

[lanec]

Hi guys...
Thanks for the re-cap video!
I can appreciate Jessica's personal issues -- nobody likes working through pain. Such issues, following such devastating, demoralizing set-backs & personal loss would be enough to grind even the toughest of working gears to a temporary halt. What you're attempting to do isn't unlike what the earlier pioneers did, but with the added advantage of time, modern technology & information. The original pioneers didn't have the 'luxury' of being able to take a break & work through things -- they kept their noses to the grind stones & pushed on, because to them it was an absolute matter of life & death survival. You guys have remained busy with several different 'necessary' projects & I applaud you for your efforts!
As you know, I've taken a bit of an issue with the order of your projects, wondering how it is you could afford to prioritize them in such a manner. To me, the most obvious priority would have been to complete & protect the outside of the existing dome asap, especially after watching/seeing what 'mother nature' did to what you had worked so hard to build upon for the 2nd dome. My opinion hasn't changed, but I would like to offer you my apology after hearing more about what you've been through in recent times. Like I've said before, if I was still living in Cochise County, I'd have insisted on lending you a hand -- my place was in good shape & I had the spare time. It would have been my pleasure (especially if you fed me dinner.. lol).
As for what I think is your greatest achievement, that would have to be your rainwater harvest & storage. Absolutely brilliant, GDP.. absolutely brilliant.. that's how I know you've got all of this!
Best wishes, as always... 🤠👍

[cadcad]

Excellent video of the past five years from the beginning to the present! Peace🙏

[MQ-cwqx]

It is absolutely amazing what you have accomplished. Especially through some of the harsh life events. Each of you lost a parent...that is so very hard. But you have persevered through good times and bad, good health and bad, also. My hat is off to you both. keep on keepin' on, kids. you are doing great.

[janina]

I can honestly say I never thought the 2 of you would make it. Though it takes weirdo’s to actually make it you 2 complimented each other. Wow you 2 did it! I love you guys ❤️❤️❤️!