Up North and Off Grid#11 Upgrades!Over the course of writing this blog, I’ve made several upgrades and expansions to the systems in place. Some I mentioned briefly in…Jun 18Jun 18
Up North and Off Grid#10 The Coldest Winter in 20 Years: How Did We Manage?This winter in Finland was (still is at the time of writing this) the coldest in 20 years. Temperatures down to and below -40C (-40F, yeah…Jan 18Jan 18
Up North and Off Grid#9 Frequently Asked Questions and CommentsOver the years since I started planning this project and discussing it with others (both online and offline) I’ve had a myriad of questions…Feb 6, 20232Feb 6, 20232
Up North and Off Grid#8 Building DetailsAfter my previous entries on water, heating and power, I think it’s time to go back to the house and reflect on some of the details…Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 2022
Up North and Off Grid#7 WaterThis entry took me longer to write than I hoped. Spring and summer here means there is a lot of work in a short time, and that leads to…Aug 10, 20221Aug 10, 20221
Up North and Off Grid#6 Heating SystemsIn a cold climate, effective and efficient heating systems are paramount. Because I’m off-grid, I also want a heating system that is fail…Apr 6, 20225Apr 6, 20225
Up North and Off Grid#5 Let’s Make Electricity — Part 2: Components and CostsIn part one I analyzed the electricity requirements, so now let’s start putting this in terms of components, and what it all costs. The…Mar 16, 20223Mar 16, 20223
Up North and Off Grid#4 Let’s Make Electricity — Part 1: Sizing the SystemWhen someone mentions off-grid, one of the first things that come to mind is not being connected to the electricity grid so it deserves…Feb 3, 20222Feb 3, 20222
Up North and Off Grid#3 The FoundationIn many countries the foundation of a house is a matter of pouring a slab of concrete on grade, or putting up some pillars, and calling it…Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
Up North and Off Grid#2 The House: Core Design DecisionsBefore I began writing this text, I asked for some feedback on the previous posts. One of the things that has become clear to me thanks to…Jan 11, 2022Jan 11, 2022
