Our Off Grid Story

Chapter 1
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/our-first-look-at-our-new-off-grid.html

Chapter 2
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/breaking-ground-on-our-new-off-grid.html

Chapter 3
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/pouring-walls-and-foundation.html

Chapter 4
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/insulating-walls-and-well.html

Chapter 5
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/getting-trusses-for-housechapter-5.html

Chapter 6
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/finishing-trusses-and-getting-plywood.html

Chapter 7
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/finishing-metal-roof-installing-siding.html

Chapter 8
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/sliding-doors-curlex-and-cowschapter-8.html

Chapter 9
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-9siding-curlex-fencing-and-cows.html

Chapter 10
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-10princess-niki-post-hole.html

Chapter 11
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-11scary-stuffmoving-motorhome.html

Chapter 12
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-12cows-solar-panels-and-drylock.html

Chapter 13
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-13rushing-water-and-culverts.html

Chapter 14
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-14our-solar-set-up.html

Chapter 15
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-15niki-meets-cows-spray-foam.html

Chapter 16
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-16how-to-build-wall.html

Chapter 17
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-17hanging-drywall-spackle-and.html

Chapter 18
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-18moving-shipping-container.html

Chapter 19
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-19motorhome-ramps-and-wiring.html

Chapter 20
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-20pex-is-awesomedrywall-is-not.html

Chapter 21
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-21underground-propane-and.html

Chapter 22
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-22kitchen-install.html

Chapter 23
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-23walls-and-spackling.html

Chapter 24
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-24walls-and-corner-shower.html

Chapter 25
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-25beaver-dam-and-painting.html

Chapter 26
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-26gutters-spackle-and-sanding.html

Chapter 27
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-27downspouts-and-paint-colors.html

Chapter 28
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-28how-to-wire-outlet-and.html

Chapter 29
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-29retaining-block-water-storage.html

Chapter 30
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-30flooring-appliances-and-wind.html

Chapter 31
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-31toilet-install-and-wind.html

Chapter 32
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-32kitchen-counter-and-solar-rack.html

Chapter 33
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-33moving-day-and-new-solar-wind.html

Chapter 34
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-34playing-jokes-and-all-12.html

Chapter 35
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-35cows-fencing-and-batteries.html

Chapter 36
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-36installing-ceiling-tile.html

Chapter 37
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-37furniture-and-farm-gates.html

Chapter 38
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-38bedroom-ceiling-tile.html

Chapter 39
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-39decorating-and-glass-etchings.html

Chapter 40
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-40how-to-make-lamp-installing.html

Chapter 41
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-41more-closets-and-ceiling-tile.html

Chapter 42
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-42clogged-culverts-ceiling-tile.html

Chapter 43
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-43indoor-construction-is-done.html

Chapter 44
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-44hanging-pictures-and-clogged.html

Chapter 45
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-45making-desk-futon-and.html

Chapter 46
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-46snow-and-cabin-fever.html

Chapter 47
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-47lining-pantry-shelves-and.html

Chapter 48
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-48the-fallen-wind-generator.html

Chapter 49
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-49a-walk-in-woods.html

Chapter 50
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-50beefing-up-my-pantry.html

Chapter 51
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-51we-hit-mailbox-replacing-gates.html

Chapter 52
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-52a-horse-and-halfand-culverts.html

Chapter 53
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-53baby-calves-and-culverts.html#

Chapter 54
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-54culvert-saga-is-over.html

Chapter 55
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-55making-concrete-forms-and.html

Chapter 56
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-56petting-calf-fencing.html

Chapter 57
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-57how-to-install-barbed-wire.html

Chapter 58
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-58baby-cows-catfish-and-more.html

Chapter 59
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-59i-love-big-cool-machines.html

Chapter 60
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-60rain-and-more-rainbut-culvert.html

Chapter 61
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-61repairing-shipping-container.html

Chapter 62
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-62my-square-foot-garden.html

Chapter 63
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-63more-big-equipment-and-moving.html

Chapter 64
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-64pouring-concrete-patio-angled.html

Chapter 65
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-65patio-and-front-yard.html

Chapter 66
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-66my-square-foot-garden2.html

Chapter 67
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-67moving-solar-panels-taking.html

Chapter 68
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-68mounting-solar-panels-on.html

Chapter 69
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-69getting-motorhome-off.html

Chapter 70
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-70landscaping-and-other-stuff.html

Chapter 71
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-71how-to-start-lawn-from-seed.html

Chapter 72
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-72square-foot-garden-update.html

Chapter 73
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-73installing-metal-edging-for.html

Chapter 74
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-74putting-underground-electric.html

Chapter 75
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-75cleaning-water-tank-and.html

Chapter 76
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-76mike-plays-with-fire.html

Chapter 77
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-77moving-trees-battery-gas-vent.html

Chapter 78
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-78new-house-paint-and-new-trim.html

Chapter 79
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-79our-new-concrete-patio-table.html

Chapter 80
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-80baby-geese-and-more-work.html

Chapter 81
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-81ducks-and-ditch-lines.html

Chapter 82
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-82taking-gutters-down-and-more.html

Chapter 83
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-83new-awning-and-drain-pipe.html

Chapter 84
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-84paving-coming-up.html

Chapter 85
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-85paving-prep-and-cool-trees.html

Chapter 86
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-86the-paving-is-done.html

Chapter 87
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-87decorations-and-green-gutters.html

Chapter 88
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-88humidity-problems.html

Chapter 89
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-89kool-seal-for-metal-roof.html

Chapter 90
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-90making-curbs-for-our-driveway.html

Chapter 91
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-91back-home-from-floridamarch.html

Chapter 92
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-92baby-calves-and-my-new-square.html

Chapter 93
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-93installing-gas-furnace-and.html

Chapter 94
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-94baby-calves-and-apple-tree.html

Chapter 95
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-95re-installing-corner-shower.html

Chapter 96
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-96ny-rocks-and-spring.html

Chapter 97
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-97installing-battery-cut-off.html

Chapter 98
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-98how-to-build-pond-wall-new.html

Chapter 99
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-99filling-pond-and-cow-goes.html

Chapter 100
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-100how-to-install-underground.html

Chapter 101
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-101mike-goes-fishing-to-stock.html

Chapter 102
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-102my-garden-cleaning-sides-of.html

Chapter 103
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-103install-electric-fence.html

Chapter 104
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-104how-to-build-awning-more.html

Chapter 105
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-105how-to-install-wood-stove.html

Chapter 106
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-106baby-calf-stuck-in-ditch-and.html

Chapter 107
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-107building-bedroom-closet-with.html

Chapter 108
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-108i-love-our-new-wood-stove.html

Chapter 109
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-109a-real-electric-refrigerator.html

Chapter 110
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-110another-closet-poles-for-my.html

Chapter 111
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-111inside-remodeling-my-garden.html

Chapter 112
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-112take-off-leaky-metal-roof.html

Chapter 113
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-113taking-inverter-apart-and.html

Chapter 114
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-114buying-fish-from-fish-truck.html

Chapter 115
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-115wowthe-cows-got-into-fight.html

Chapter 116
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-116staining-patio.html

Chapter 117
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-117getting-ready-for.html

Chapter 118
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-118paving-and-developing.html

Chapter 119
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-119how-to-seal-driveway-and.html

Chapter 120
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-120body-work-painting-shipping.html

Chapter 121
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-121driveway-sealing-down-steep.html

Chapter 122
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-122back-home-and-so-excited-for.html

Chapter 123
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-123rv-refrigerators-building.html

Chapter 124
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-124making-cabinets-for-rv.html

Chapter 125
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-125turkeys-deer-snow-and.html

Chapter 126
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-126installing-wind-generators.html

Chapter 127
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-127springtime-landscaping.html

Chapter 128
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-128how-to-build-shed-part-1.html

Chapter 129
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-129how-to-build-shed-part-2.html

Chapter 130
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-130how-to-build-mega-shelves.html

Chapter 131
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-131how-to-build-shed-part-3.html

Chapter 132
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/02/chapter-134cow-tales.html

Chapter 133....Building Stairs
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/03/chapter-133the-stairs.html

Chapter 134...Garden recap for 2012
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/03/chapter-134gardening-for-2012.html

Chapter 135...New Toys and Apple Picking
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/03/chapter-135new-log-splitter-and-apple.html

Chapter 136...Our New Pool Table And A Fun Game
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/03/chapter-136our-new-pool-tableand-fun.html

Chapter 137...Our New Solar Panel Mounts
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-137our-new-solar-panel-mounts.html

Chapter 138...Installing Our New Solar Panel Mounts
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-138getting-new-solar-racks-in.html

Chapter 139...Developing Our New Lot
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-139developing-our-new-lot-to.html

Chapter 140...Our New Solar Panel Mounts
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-140finishing-our-solar-panel.html

Chapter 141...Building A Road And Plumbing For The New Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-141plumbing-for-new-store.html

Chapter 142...Our New Solar Panels
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-142our-new-solar-panels-being.html

Chapter 143...Pouring The Concrete Slab
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/04/chapter-143pouring-concrete-slab-for.html

Chapter 144...Taking Down The Last Of The Old Solar Panels
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-144taking-old-solar-panels-down.html

Chapter 145...Checking The Property For Any Damage After Heavy Rain And High Winds
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-145checking-land-after-high.html

Chapter 146...Buying Plants For My Garden
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-146our-annual-trip-to.html

Chapter 147...Building The First Walls For The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-147the-wood-is-hereits-time-to.html

Chapter 148...Cutting Wood And A Little Bit Of This And That
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-148cutting-wood-and-little-bit.html

Chapter 149...More Walls And How To Use A Tape Measure
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-149finishing-walls-on-store-and.html

Chapter 150...Cleaning Out The Barn And A Cool Snake
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-150cleaning-out-hayloftah-choo.html


Chapter 151...Painting The Store And Getting Ready For Trusses
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-151painting-store-and-getting.html?showComment=1369844090125#c603789424912475378


Chapter 152...Getting The Trusses
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/05/chapter-152the-trusses-are-here.html


Chapter 153...Planting My Garden And Chicken Poo
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-153planting-my-garden-and.html


Chapter 154...Getting The Plywood On The Roof For The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-154time-to-get-plywood-on-roof.html


Chapter 155...Getting The Shingles Installed
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-155the-shingle-roof.html


Chapter 156...Enclosing The Ends
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-158adding-ends-to-building.html


Chapter 157...Cutting The Barn Wood
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-157cutting-barn-wood.html


Chapter 158...Adding The Ends To The Building
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-158adding-ends-to-building.html


Chapter 159...Eaves, Electrical and Building Interior Walls
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/06/chapter-159eaves-electrical-and.html


Chapter 160...Adding The Insulation At The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/07/chapter-160insulation-my-favorite.html


Chapter 161...Vents, Plumbing With Pex, And Building Shelves
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/07/chapter-161vents-plumbing-and-building.html


Chapter 162...Crazy Storm Damage
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/07/chapter-162crazy-storm-damage.html

Chapter 163...Hanging Drywall And Painting The Inside Of The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/07/chapter-163hanging-drywall-and-painting.html


Chapter 164...Shelves And Electrical At The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/08/chapter-164the-first-shelf-unit-and.html

Chapter 165....Finishing Shelves And Building a Counter For The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/08/chapter-165finishing-shelves-and.html

Chapter 166...Underground Electric To The Store
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/09/chapter-166digging-in-underground.html

Chapter 167....My Poor Garden And Repairing The Driveway
http://mikeandlisaworld.blogspot.com/2013/09/chapter-167my-poor-garden-and-repairing.html



New Solar Refrigerator
New Solar Refrigerator


New Improved Low Electric Well Pump
Well Pump