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Earth Homes LLC
Real conversations about off-grid living, sustainable systems, and building a life beyond the grid — straight from the homestead. Videos also upcoming.
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The Beginnings
Mel shares the story behind Earth Homes LLC — the frustrations with conventional living that sparked a half-century-long journey to full energy independence.
Episode 02 TBD
A deep dive into the hybrid solar and wind setup at the Howard Lake homestead — sizing, battery banks, inverters, and the mistakes to avoid.
Water Independence: Rainwater, Wells & Filtration
How to collect, store, and purify water entirely off-grid. Mel walks through every component of the Earth Homes water system.
Heating Without the Grid: Wood, Hot Water, Advanced HVAC
From rocket mass heaters to passive solar design, this episode covers every heating strategy tested at the homestead over Minnesota winters.
Growing Food Year-Round in Minnesota
Season extension, root cellars, and the raised-bed system that is designed to keep the Earth Home kitchen stocked even through the harshest winters.
The Business Case for Off-Grid Living
Is going off-grid actually cheaper? Mel breaks down the real numbers — upfront costs, long-term savings, and the financial freedom that follows.
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The podcast gives you the knowledge — the tour gives you the experience. Come walk the homestead and see every system running live.