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‘Off Grid’ and Loving It!

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Richard Douse

This is the story of how my wife, Tammy Douse, and I, Richard Douse, came to live off-grid. I’ll share how, since 1998, we have been producing our own electricity and collecting rainwater off our house roof, while enjoying all the conveniences… Continue Reading →

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