Build real self-reliance—one project at a time. When systems fail, skills don’t. Essential No Grid Survival Projects is your step-by-step field guide to the first six foundational DIY builds that matter most for off-grid living and emergency readiness. The instructions are straightforward, the parts lists are practical, and each project is designed so you can plan it, build it, maintain it, and trust it when you need it most. What you’ll learn to build: Rainwater collection: gutters, first-flush, storage, and simple purification - Polytunnel greenhouse: longer seasons and reliable harvests with an easy frame and cover - DIY solar system: panels, battery bank, charge controller, and inverter—sized the right way - Rocket mass heater: ultra-efficient heating with safe, proven ratios - Composting toilet: low-odor, low-maintenance design with sensible safety basics - 72-hour bug-out bag: water, shelter, food, fire, first aid, and communications Whether you’re homesteading, prepping, or simply want fewer dependencies, these six builds form a practical backbone for water, food, power, heat, sanitation, and preparedness. Start with one weekend project—or knock out all six—and turn uncertainty into confidence. If you’d like clear steps at your side, pick up the book and let's get started this weekend!