r/OffGrid • • 23h ago

Getting warm air into bedrooms

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8 Upvotes

What is everyone's opinion on this. I want to add in 2 bathroom exhaust fans on the upper living room walls to push hot air into the 2 rooms off the main. Cold air would exit under doors. It would be a quiet, low draw, inexpensive way of getting warm air into those rooms in the winter. Maybe get a 3 speed fan and or a thermostat to control. Is there a better way?


r/OffGrid • • 10h ago

What's the cheapest, simplest way to build a shelter I could comfortably live in long-term?

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I'm 22 and have the opportunity to live on my uncle's property in soCal. I'm trying to figure out how to build a basic, affordable shelter that I could realistically live in for an extended period of time. I'm not looking for anything fancy. My priorities are: Affordability: Keeping initial construction costs and ongoing expenses as low as reasonably possible. Durability: Something that can withstand the weather and last for years with proper maintenance. Comfort: Enough protection from heat, cold, rain, moisture, and pests to live comfortably. Simplicity: Something a beginner with little construction experience could realistically build, preferably with basic tools. Functionality: Enough room for a bed, storage, and a small living space. I've considered living in a tent, but I'm concerned about how well that would work over the long term, especially regarding condensation, weather exposure, and deterioration. I'm open to different approaches, including small wooden structures, sheds, canvas shelters, or other inexpensive alternatives.