Utopia Basics

Practical, low-cost ways to live lighter: food, power, water, shelter, tools, and skills. Bookmark this hub – it’s your jumping-off point into DIY self-reliance.

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Solar starter kit

Solar 101: Panels → MPPT → LiFePO₄

Simple 12 V systems: wiring, controllers, safe charging.

 Water filtration

Water Basics: Catch, Store, Filter

Rain tanks, food-grade hoses, first-flush & gravity filters.

 Tiny home in the woods

Tiny Home Basics: Design → Build

Planning, trailer vs. foundation, insulation, wiring & costs.

DIY Videos

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