Building an Affordable Off-Grid Homestead | PARAGRAPHIC

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  • Starting a homestead and living off the grid can be achieved with as much, or as little as you have. In fact, it's much more about your attitude and mindset than having a lot of expensive equipment. After all, there's no one-size-fits-all approach so it's about finding the elements that work for you. John went off grid his own way and has found joy, peace, and satisfaction living on his own in the high desert.
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  • @mysideofthemountain5563
    @mysideofthemountain5563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I relate to this guy a lot. I am 42, lived alone my whole life, I now have my own little cabin in the forest away from most of society. I loved the line, " I am just a peaceful man, I want to be left alone, I enjoy my solitude" This is me, to a T. It's a great life, and enjoying it is what it's all about. At the end of the day all I need is food and water with a warm safe place to live. Just supplying myself with those things is a full time job. I also have found a way to make more money working for myself from my homestead than I ever did working in society. I started this life 4 years ago and wish I did it sooner. Never even touched a chicken before and last season I incubated my own eggs and raised the entire flock for meat. I did all the processing by myself in the forest. It's a huge accomplishment and something I am extremely proud of, I am still a long ways from self sufficiency but it's a start and I am truly happier doing this than anything else in my life.

    • @markadams2907
      @markadams2907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice!

    • @plonialmoni4232
      @plonialmoni4232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where generally do you live?

    • @mysideofthemountain5563
      @mysideofthemountain5563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @M S I don't get it? Are you a city boy trying to be funny? Keep your misery to yourself, no one's interested.

    • @janetazthehomesteader1966
      @janetazthehomesteader1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s my goal!!! Last year I purchased 40+ acres not far from this guy “frugal off grid” for the purpose of moving off grid soon… then I got pregnant lol.. obviously slowed some things down but that’s my plan sooner or later once my older kids move out etc. meanwhile I’ll be working slowly on my property.

    • @Christianwarrior2014
      @Christianwarrior2014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s paradise bro! Stay blessed

  • @mjdetailsgb
    @mjdetailsgb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Hands down one of the best channels on youtube these days. Always a good day when you guys upload, such amazing quality videos and the stories they tell are just. Wow.

    • @lbrown7164
      @lbrown7164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The content on this channel is off-this-world
      keep it coming ;-)

  • @kerlyn3582
    @kerlyn3582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get this guy 100%...he is rich because he knows what makes him happy and happy doing what gives him fulfullment

  • @juanmacias5922
    @juanmacias5922 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This guy is such a legend, total main character vibes.

  • @togetherwegrow8340
    @togetherwegrow8340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't wait!!

  • @Andyzelinsky
    @Andyzelinsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don't know whether to watch all the videos or savor all the amazingness every once in a while

  • @JOSEPHELBOSS
    @JOSEPHELBOSS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This man is a legend.

  • @KWC0
    @KWC0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Put those egg shells in the soil compost bro👌

  • @fatboygrows
    @fatboygrows 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy understands the good life

  • @feathersky860
    @feathersky860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I also Enjoy My solitude ✔️ 🦅

  • @youcanknowanything8489
    @youcanknowanything8489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i respect and can relate to what he says when he just has to do things himself first...without checking youtube first👍👍

  • @paintediva
    @paintediva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really miss Apache County and living off-grid.

  • @4wdboss230
    @4wdboss230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John is the best. Love his channel, and watching him grow his homestead.
    Great interview 👍

  • @uncorked_life
    @uncorked_life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Fantastic video! John is an inspiration for all. Can you imagine how much better the world would be if we all aspired to live this way? ❤️

  • @hathmurl8664
    @hathmurl8664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My favorite channel as of late production quality just can't be matched. Thank you guys

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge9875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks john-you are doing it/thanks much

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have you thought about building a small house out of earth bags.

  • @kevinadams9468
    @kevinadams9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good job! I would much rather watch your channel than a bunch of cutesy 'tiny house' living single women (who are all independently wealthy in case it gets hard!) who walk around flowery meadows with their border collies called Berkeley and Chaz, making sure you see all the cute shots of their dogs lying in front of a wood burning appliance...You took on a challenge, bro! I did the same but not nearly as risky. I'm in a small Nebraska village in the drought zone (10 years now, they say). We are out in the boonies, too, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Great video quality, btw.

  • @strongandnerdy
    @strongandnerdy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Frugal Off Grid x Paragraphic crossover this early in the year? 2022 content gonna be good

  • @TheUltimateSimpan
    @TheUltimateSimpan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Action Bronson looks like hes doing great man!

  • @skippyjl1
    @skippyjl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely wonderful video! God bless all the people with a vision👊🏻✌🏻 The universe is there for us.... caring for our world and creatures👊🏻 fantastic job John✌🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻😊 I am extremely proud of you young man✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

  • @RDK210
    @RDK210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding Brother !!!

  • @catzcradle
    @catzcradle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Live it! Love it!

  • @offgrid4peace
    @offgrid4peace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can watch and learn from you all day John!
    1. You are Fantastic
    2. Down to Earth
    3. Straight to the Point
    4. Entertaining (love how you raise your animals)
    5. Just what the doctor ordered!
    Thank you again, I can God honestly say I’m about ready to live sustainably on my land! You Rock!

  • @sticksstones4978
    @sticksstones4978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude is awesome and i definitely need some of those teas

  • @rebeccashomespun604
    @rebeccashomespun604 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this because he's not all fancy like most off grid youtubers. It's refreshing to see.

  • @MaximMarininLos21ed
    @MaximMarininLos21ed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this channel. It is awesome works.

  • @faithsfarmlife1424
    @faithsfarmlife1424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Too hard do , you have got it down. I have ten acres but not the muscles. I’m impressed

  • @RumiSleem
    @RumiSleem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow this is so dope. Doing it in Arizona too is so crazy.

    • @youssefrochdi1994
      @youssefrochdi1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not crazy. We falsely believe that life is only possible on lush green pasture lands and cities with slabs of concrete. It might be easier in a city or a rural area. But at what cost? Life is possible everywhere. We need to get out there and start colonizing more land

  • @markadams2907
    @markadams2907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The best channel on TH-cam by far. Gives one the impetus when change is needed.
    Thanks for posting all the episodes to date!

  • @voltcorp
    @voltcorp ปีที่แล้ว

    "even if I'm sick as a dog, I still have to go out there and do the work"
    that's why truly sustainable living is not only going off-grid, but also building community and recuperating a notion of solidarity and collectivism.

  • @dertythegrower
    @dertythegrower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Respect. Great production 💯

  • @willstokes7266
    @willstokes7266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are back! Great to see twooo videos!

  • @debbienewman7923
    @debbienewman7923 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video and his lifestyle. He is true to himself, and he knows what will make him happy and live a peaceful life. This is so inspirational. I can't wait to find my property and make my dreams come true.

  • @Avelanche
    @Avelanche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for your work! It's a great change of pace to take in these insightful videos with the wild and crazy world we live in.

  • @robbiewillford4601
    @robbiewillford4601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice summary of how things started and have progressed. Best of luck brother

  • @billv6557
    @billv6557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing video!! Great job!!

  • @rollpros7766
    @rollpros7766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always check in to see some great new videos!

  • @mitcheljolienetresslar7183
    @mitcheljolienetresslar7183 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is wealth. Bravo, sir. Love this channel!
    We are one year into our food forrest on the big island. It has been some incredibly hard work and the most rewarding. We have planted near 100 trees in this lava. I would do it all over again too.

  • @joshweld3564
    @joshweld3564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is awesome!!! 🤙

  • @freekruka3705
    @freekruka3705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this channel uploads, i watch. its that simple

  • @skippyjl1
    @skippyjl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely wonderful video! God bless all the people with a vision👊🏻✌🏻 The universe is there for us.... caring for our world and creatures👊🏻 fantastic job John✌🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻😊 I am extremely proud of you young man✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
    Happy new year my friend, you're in my heart and prayers..
    Life has many turns, and your life is turning out beautiful👊🏻
    You're a good man John, and good men are hard to find..
    if you Ever need anything John, you have my number & I'm here for you..
    bless you my friend and I mean that from the deepest part of my heart.. Again I could not be any more proud of you, then if you were my son .. Be strong and be happy and always be who you are!
    You're an inspiration my friend

  • @vivianzuniga8814
    @vivianzuniga8814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    45 days is the average age of store bought eggs. I love my chickens!!!

  • @AbirHasnat95
    @AbirHasnat95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    8:05 I think he could use a worm bin to turn those manure into fertile soil much easily.

    • @kaushikraj4324
      @kaushikraj4324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Inspired by this same channel.😁

  • @joshuapayne668
    @joshuapayne668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "And what not." Love it!

  • @openhearthealing
    @openhearthealing ปีที่แล้ว

    I 💗 John! He’s one of my favorite humans.

  • @kellyrichards1354
    @kellyrichards1354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your story here. Challenges of being frugal, even when don't need to, are actually rewarding. I'm learning what plants to forage, make tinctures, oils, ferments, dandelion jelly and such. Makes sense to go to stores less often when much of what I need is just outdoors.

  • @waronfearmongering6751
    @waronfearmongering6751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello :) I have a video suggestion.. There is a lot of talk of what you can and cannot do living off grid in AZ. Some say the county has gotten stricter and tells you septic before you can even move in, and need a permit to live in your RV, and need a permit for your solar, and a permit for discharging grey water. But yet here you are doing exactly what a lot of us want to accomplish. So maybe a video touching on the topic of what you can do and your experiences with the county. Great job on your accomplishments.

  • @jerbear7952
    @jerbear7952 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are one of my favorite people out of A LOT of people doing homesteader stuff. All of these comments say the same thing. So real so genuine, simple, humble, and you seem to be thriving from the experience.

  • @fartsackjack7081
    @fartsackjack7081 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE SEEING THIS .....been watching john almost since the start ....he is a great dude !!!

  • @angiesgarden1724
    @angiesgarden1724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this video! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @DavidFlores
    @DavidFlores 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The man put his money where his mouth is, went off and did the thing 😎

  • @RobbyTripp
    @RobbyTripp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been a fan of John for a while. Glad to see him getting some much deserved recognition.

  • @seawitch77
    @seawitch77 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great inspiration to others who want to live the same way.

  • @r.dinesh5026
    @r.dinesh5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Post Content more often 💯

  • @ChumBait
    @ChumBait 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is some uncontested quality. editing, great. video quality, amazing. audio, professional. I don't know who you guys are but if you don't already know it yourselves, this channel is going to be big. Keep up with this amazing quality work. Love it!!!

  • @enhancedsimplicity9708
    @enhancedsimplicity9708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Healthy, Happy Lifestyle 👌🏾... YES!!! I just wanna live in Peace and Solitude 💯💯💛💛

  • @mariecoleexperience4494
    @mariecoleexperience4494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspirational!!! I have some property in Az I can’t wail to get out there. I absolutely agree with you when you made the “ I’m alway early” segment. I have always worked corporate and felt like I’m here working my ass off… for very low rewards. Keep making great videos. Thanks

  • @williamnelson4736
    @williamnelson4736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "you're feeding all those other families" so bloody true brother

  • @tomazgaber3798
    @tomazgaber3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Uaaaauuuu, congrats mane I wish you a happy and peaceful life!!! Greating from Slovenia EU 🤙

  • @Chicago8756
    @Chicago8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whoop whoop!!!! This is so exciting!! 🥳😎

  • @molelekengtsiane3466
    @molelekengtsiane3466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:36 I can relate so much

  • @AnnaBananaRepublic
    @AnnaBananaRepublic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:34 I learned at a monastery in Safford Arizona, that the ones in the store also have a special natural coating rinsed off. The coating keeps it fresh without refrigeration.

    • @AnnaBananaRepublic
      @AnnaBananaRepublic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those nuns are homesteading heroes

    • @AnnaBananaRepublic
      @AnnaBananaRepublic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love this guy, all of his videos. But this one really made me think I am already established on a house with land, but I am too close to the city for comfort, and I am on a well agreement, which is basically an HOA and I hate it. I think I am going to save up to buy land with cash and just start working on it here in there and then move out there when I am ready to make income outside of the city. I might even be able to do it in a rural community with my profession, but it’s few and far between.

  • @Imperial1975
    @Imperial1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video :-)

  • @georgehayduke6717
    @georgehayduke6717 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re doing it. Congratulations

  • @markschneider2307
    @markschneider2307 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is Arizona gold

  • @Linkolite
    @Linkolite ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude is fantastic. Really motivational perspective. I love his ideas of everything being utilitarian and not really planning his builds. Just do it!

  • @pinkgirl3895
    @pinkgirl3895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice land I love your dogs and all of them.. I'm new to your channel and I love it keep making more shows..👍😸😻💜

  • @2alawabidingcitzen
    @2alawabidingcitzen ปีที่แล้ว

    Brooo at 7:40 you hit the nail on the head. Thats why i started my own business land next. Coming very soon.

  • @tammywhitten6248
    @tammywhitten6248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video John, this is exactly how I have been feeling. Hope to meet you one day soon.🙏👀🙏

  • @fabiolacanta
    @fabiolacanta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok, you are my new favorite person! I will probably binge watching your videos now! Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @pacman5511
    @pacman5511 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ 7:38 I felt that bro I’m tired of feeding others

  • @ZOEYLLWP
    @ZOEYLLWP ปีที่แล้ว

    From day one, you rock!

  • @davidwall1045
    @davidwall1045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that water filter. I 👍

  • @areyoureally123
    @areyoureally123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yea

  • @wendyamrhein1710
    @wendyamrhein1710 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this guy....

  • @AnnaBananaRepublic
    @AnnaBananaRepublic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t even know I was clicking another channel. I thought it was John’s!

  • @dysfunctionalhero
    @dysfunctionalhero ปีที่แล้ว

    You are definitely off grid. Nice job! Keep up the good work! You are definitely self sustainable.

  • @SC-fk9nc
    @SC-fk9nc ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to go man!

  • @Thejourney464
    @Thejourney464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got some of your tea today :-)
    Love it 😍

  • @tiiinarose133
    @tiiinarose133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @shaikh5565
    @shaikh5565 ปีที่แล้ว

    You speak the truth more money more stress,

  • @laurieedeburn2449
    @laurieedeburn2449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent..... hope your soul mate is headed your way....

  • @mladyhazel
    @mladyhazel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this guy is lovely

  • @barrymcelhaney190
    @barrymcelhaney190 ปีที่แล้ว

    bought your book. love your videos. Thanks

  • @blackweed3078
    @blackweed3078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍 high expectations👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @monobatiz
    @monobatiz ปีที่แล้ว

    Really inspiring, thank you for sharing, I relate to you & I’m working my way through!

  • @mari-leefiducia8640
    @mari-leefiducia8640 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    #FRUGALoffGrid !!

  • @gemihouston
    @gemihouston 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love the your story and what you've done, but i really miss the "low production - high quality" longer videos. every other youtuber has the loud music and drone shots... its unnecessary. I love following you around knowing what you do and what you think, that's real. you have personality, don't need all those bells and whistles.

  • @richgarden
    @richgarden ปีที่แล้ว

    You rule !

  • @thunderrollsmedia
    @thunderrollsmedia ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate the high desert. Putting my house and property on the market. When it sells, I’m heading back to Oklahoma. Good soil, most places. Humidity, and regular rains to water my garden.
    It should be much easier!

  • @anthonychiappalone7745
    @anthonychiappalone7745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video :)

  • @johnhalm4812
    @johnhalm4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm curious who is following you with the camera love your channel thank you

  • @onemuslim9313
    @onemuslim9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When can we expect the video of edge of nowhere farm ????

    • @PARAGRAPHIC
      @PARAGRAPHIC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Next month 👍

    • @onemuslim9313
      @onemuslim9313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PARAGRAPHIC woooohooooo excited

  • @bryansmith5366
    @bryansmith5366 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE 😁✊🏿... Respects!

  • @jimh4167
    @jimh4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can be a lot less stressful
    being off grid
    But a lot of people can't or don't want to let go of all the conveniences
    of city life.....
    but they don't know what they are missing..

    • @fudgefudge8913
      @fudgefudge8913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this only really appeals to certain types of people, though. Many folks like being surrounded with other people, being social, and/or being pampered with modern conveniences.

    • @jimh4167
      @jimh4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fudgefudge8913
      Maybe
      things are changing fast...
      Viruses (masks) are going to be a way of life. (why wage war. when all you need to do is release another virus)
      A I are going to take jobs
      Even in management...
      (they'll only need someone to come up with an idea. Then A I will be able to design it and robots will be able to build it)
      Company's with employees won't be able to compete with A I company's
      one reason is. Labor Laws inflate costs
      by design people won't have vehicles ...
      Only way self driving vehicles will work is when all vehicles can talk to each other ( people are one reasom that isc holding self driving vehicles back)
      so how are the mass going to be able to to live.. with no jobs...
      one way is to be self sufficient...

  • @r.dinesh5026
    @r.dinesh5026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥💯

  • @Stephon723
    @Stephon723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watching enjoying taking it all in and then suddenly My attention is grabbed by a little red coffin😅

  • @charliekraggle9224
    @charliekraggle9224 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very wise

  • @deecooper1567
    @deecooper1567 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re my kind of people John! I know I could live that way cuz our family is used to dry camping ⛺️. It’s so peaceful where you are 😊
    Question…. Do you forage for your teas or buy in bulk?
    👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️