'Unplugged Nation' takes city folk off the grid

Many urban dwellers fantasize about living a simpler life in a secluded place, severing ties with the power grid and the trappings of ever-connected 21st century life. A few of them will actually get the chance in the FYI series "Unplugged Nation," which allows participants to view three off-the-grid properties, choose one to live in for four days to see if they're cut out for the lifestyle, and then decide whether to buy it or hightail it back to the city.

In the first of nine episodes, premiering July 29, the Bastelli family flies from New Jersey to Hawaii's Big Island in search of a solar-powered home with plenty of land to grow fruits and vegetables and raise livestock. Outdoorsman and self-sufficiency expert Jay Gruen provides assistance on everything from cooking and conserving water to making a portable chicken coop from an old trampoline, offering tips viewers can apply to their lives at home.

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Published on Apr 29, 2015
What’s it really like to live in a tiny home? John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin, hosts of FYI Network's "Tiny House Nation," know better than anyone. Giffin built his own tiny home and now he travels across the country helping others “go tiny.” It starts with decluttering your life and ends with smart, creative designs measuring less than 500 square feet. These aren’t your typical homes – they’ve got everything from dining tables that fold into doors to hidden storage underneath floor boards. Read this article to find out more about living tiny: http://bit.ly/1FAxpqX

Published on Jan 23, 2015
We started downsizing our personal belongings 3 years ago. We did it to get out of debt and be able to travel more.
Going to northern California aka the Capital of "Tiny House country" we had to test out one of these miniature homes.

We have been looking into building one ourselves, but wanted to spend a few nights in one before doing anything like this.

What if it would be too small for the 2 of us? We were both pleasently surprised.. we loved it, and it didn't seem crammed at all.

Now we are not sure we want to live in the country or in someones garden.. we might be more city people, but it was so nice to be able to get practical with our ideas and dreams:)

Hope you enjoy this house tour. Leave me a comment, could you live in a tiny house like this or a small studio apartment?

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Published on Sep 18, 2014
All buildings in the world need stairs even if they are private houses or multi-storey high-rise buildings. They are the main access between levels and therefore play a crucial role in any building plan.

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