Living off-grid in Northern Australia comes with a few unique challenges and rewards, especially when it comes to water. I rely on two main sources for all my needs; one for the dry months, and another once the wet season hits. Getting my water isn’t just about drinking—it’s about off-grid water storage, washing, showering, doing … Read more
If you’re living off the grid, relying on solar, a generator, and catching rainwater or pumping it from a stream, it doesn’t have to mean going without hot showers or warm water for other uses. I wanted that bit of comfort for myself, so I built a DIY wood fired water heater using scrap. I … Read more
Harvesting bush timber for rafter support posts is a pretty satisfying way to get sturdy, local materials for new projects, especially if you’re working off-grid. When I set out to build a 60m² shed, I needed support posts that were tough and straight enough to handle a serious load. Here’s how I tackled the whole … Read more
Living and working as a self-employed electrical contractor in a remote Aboriginal community in Northern Australia comes with unique challenges. I was renting both accommodation and storage for my business, which was starting to eat into my budget more than I’d like. That’s when the idea of building my own shed popped up. It seemed … Read more
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Introduction Hi, my name is Billy, and welcome to my website, bushsparkie.com. The reason for this site is to share top remote living hacks in Cape York Peninsula, as well as to showcase the beauty and experiences that I come across almost daily while living and working as a self-employed electrical contractor in the … Read more