One of the latest projects at The Off-Grid Answer has been building our chicken coop, and true to form, we did it with a healthy mix of salvaged materials, determination, and making things up as we went. The coop’s frame…
It’s been a busy few weeks at The Off-Grid Answer. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been creating our new vegetable garden. After dreaming, planning, and collecting ideas, the garden is finally taking shape. The 70 x 8 ft long…
Growing Something New at The Answer 🌱 Last year, we widened the driveway and are now repurposing some of the wood into our new garden. We are especially excited about this season to plan and farm our a 70-foot by…
Quite a few trees came down last summer when we widened the driveway. Removing trees isn’t something we take lightly — the forest is part of what makes this place what it is — so if a tree comes down,…
🌲 A New Name, The Same Heart If you’ve been following along, you might notice something new around here. We’ve rebranded. What started as an idea, a place, and a feeling has grown into something clearer, more intentional—and more us.…
Winter is Loosening Its Grip at The Answer Winter around here doesn’t leave politely. It stomps around for a while dropping surprise snow and ice in March. But eventually—even in the Madawaska Valley—the ice cracks, the snow shrinks, and the…
Winter is slowly loosening its grip at The Answer. The days are getting longer, the snowbanks are shrinking, and the forest is beginning to wake up again. The lake is still holding onto its ice, but along the shoreline you…
Fall isn’t just a season — it’s a full mood swing of the universe. The world begins to dim its lights, and suddenly everything feels a little slower, softer, and stranger. It’s a wonderful feeling as we experience our first…
It’s hard to believe, but the last week of summer is already here. Our first Spring/summer has been filled with so many wonderful memories, and we’re feeling grateful for all the time we’ve been able to share with friends, family,…
Drink Cozy (or Koozie?) … The Debate Continues The long-awaited arrival of The Answer merchandise is finally here! We’ve received a small batch of custom drink holders whether to call them cozies or koozies, the verdict is still out. Since…