Skillful Living

Hello! And, welcome to Skillful Living, a blog dedicated to the art of living off-grid, achieving self-sufficiency, and mastering the skills of pet/animal husbandry. My name is James Parker. I’m a retired military veteran, digital content creator, affiliate marketer, and budding blogger/freelance writer. Our mission here is to provide you with practical and valuable information on all aspects of living off-grid, from building your own homestead to cultivating crops and raising livestock.

In a world where natural disasters, economic ambiguity, and global pandemics are becoming increasingly common, the importance of being self-sufficient has never been greater. At Skillful Living, we believe that living off the grid is not only a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle, but it also gives you the peace of mind and security that comes with being self-reliant.

No matter if you’re new to living off-grid, a seasoned pro, preparing for a future emergency scenario or simply seeking a more sustainable way of living, our website offers a wealth of knowledge to help you achieve a self-sufficient lifestyle. We cover a broad range of topics, including sustainable farming practices, renewable energy sources, food preservation techniques, and traditional skills that have sustained families for generations. Click the two bars in the upper left hand corner to navigate to the posts.

In our upcoming posts, we’ll share information and practical tips on things like: generating power during blackouts, building a root cellar, constructing a smokehouse, finding, collecting and purifying water, preserving food without a refrigerator and many other practical DIY’s to make challenging times more comfortable.

So, join us on this exciting endeavor towards self-sufficiency by subscribing below, and let Skillful Living be your guide to a more sustainable and fulfilling life off the grid. When you enter your email address below and hit that “subscribe” button, we’ll begin sending you our monthly newsletter, which is packed with easy-to-understand information and practical tips to help you gain knowledge on your journey towards self-sufficiency.