Off The Grid, Texas

A blog of our progress as we build a shipping container house for a home on our peaceful Texas Hill Country farm and vineyard. Our plan is to exist off the grid using a solar panels power station, wind turbines, batteries, inverters, and the like for our electricity. We have rain gutters and barrels in place for most of our water needs along with a large pond that stayed full even throughout the recent Texas droughts. We invite you to grab a big ole cup of coffee and follow along in the fun!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Travertine Countertop

Installing straight travertine in 4x4, and adding tumbled 4x4 to the front for a tapered edge. Almost ready to grout and polish!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Beauty in Between Seasons

Discover Ranch changing from summer to fall. I had driven past this standout group of wildflowers a few times, so as soon as I got the opportunity I snapped a photo!