Cabin know-how that works in any home.
I live alone in a log cabin on a lake in Alaska. No road to my door, no power line, no furnace. Everything that keeps this place warm, fed and running, and keeps me strong at 72, I've written down in two books, so you can use it where you live.
Two books from the cabin
One for your home and your wallet, one for your body and your energy. Instant download, yours to keep.
The Off-Grid Alaska Method
Out here, every log, every gallon of water and every trip to the store costs real work, so nothing gets wasted. These are the tricks that keep my costs low, written for any ordinary home.
- Where your house is quietly losing heat, and the cheap, simple ways to keep it in
- How to stay warm all winter while the heating bill goes down, not up
- The hidden drains on your power and water bills, and how to find them in minutes
- The cabin pantry system that cuts the grocery bill without eating worse
- Kitchen habits that use less energy and waste almost nothing
- The old money habits that keep cash in your pocket in every season
And that's only a small part of the 150 tricks inside.
The Off-Grid Alaska Health Method
Out here, nobody splits the wood or hauls the water for me. These are the everyday habits that keep my legs strong, my balance steady and my head clear at 72.
- The everyday habits that bring back the energy the years have been taking
- Simple tests at home that show how old your body really is
- Strength and steady balance without a gym, built into things you already do
- The hidden reasons you feel tired that have nothing to do with your age
- How to sleep deeper and wake up with a clear head
- Keeping your mind sharp, and why puzzles alone aren't enough
And that's only a small part of the 150 habits and 30 recipes inside.
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Take the Home Book and the Health Book together for one lower price.
The Off-Grid Alaska Bundle: Both Home & Health Books by Amos Dahl
- The Off-Grid Alaska Method: 150 Cabin Tricks to Save Up to $5,000 a Year at Home
- The Off-Grid Alaska Health Method: Cabin Habits to Stay Strong, Sharp and Independent After 50
- Both books in 3 formats each, plus printable logbook pages and checklists
Not the usual advice
A few of the tricks and habits you'll find inside. Each one gets its own page, with what I do at the cabin and how to do it in your house.
The Off-Grid Alaska Method
- TRICK 4Find Hidden Drafts with an Incense Stick
- TRICK 9Bubble Wrap on Cold Windows
- TRICK 12Foam Gaskets Behind Outlets on Outside Walls
- TRICK 33Keep the Freezer Full (Water Jugs Count)
- TRICK 49The Food-Coloring Test for a Leaking Toilet
- TRICK 87Turn the Burner Off Early and Let the Heat Finish the Job
- TRICK 109Use Less Laundry Detergent Than You Think
- TRICK 118Fire Starters from Dryer Lint and Egg Cartons
The Off-Grid Alaska Health Method
- HABIT 4Don't Heat Yourself into a Nap
- HABIT 14Can You Open a New Jar?
- HABIT 17Put Your Socks On Standing Up
- HABIT 24The Commercial Break Lap
- HABIT 46Your Shoes Are Your Brakes
- HABIT 84Salt Hides in Boxes
- HABIT 98Your Teeth Are Part of Your Energy
- HABIT 107Puzzles Are Good. They're Not Enough.
- HABIT 2Make Your House a Little Less Convenient
- HABIT 131Cold Can Find You Indoors
Read it on any screen, or print it
Every book comes in three versions. You get all three with your purchase.
Main Book (PDF)
Full-size pages for a computer or tablet, and easy to print at home.
Phone Version (PDF)
Large, clear text laid out to read comfortably on a phone.
Kindle & Apple Books
For e-readers and book apps, with text you can make as big as you like.
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Out here, the cabin doesn't let me waste anything
My name is Amos Dahl. I live by myself in a log cabin on a lake in Alaska's Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage. My truck sits at the end of a trail, a small plane brings supplies twice a year, and the nearest store is a long way off.
Living like this, every dollar, every stick of firewood and every bit of strength counts. These books are the tricks and habits I live by, written for a life in an ordinary house in an ordinary town. You don't need to move to Alaska. You only need to put a few of them to work.
Amos Dahl
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Is this a paper book?
No. These are digital books. You download them right away and keep them forever. You can print the PDF at home if you like reading on paper.
How do I get the books after I pay?
Right after checkout, Gumroad sends you an email with your download links. You can also download them straight from the receipt page. The files are yours to keep, and you can download them again any time from the same email.
Which file should I open?
Use the Main Book on a computer, a tablet or for printing. Use the Phone Version on a phone. Use the Kindle and Apple Books file if you read on an e-reader or in a book app. Every file has the same book inside.
Do I need to live off-grid for this to work?
Not at all. Every trick and habit is written for an ordinary house or apartment in town. The cabin is where I learned them. Your home is where they'll save you money and energy.
Is the Health Book medical advice?
No. It shares everyday habits for energy, strength and independence, and it doesn't replace care from your doctor. Talk to your doctor before you start a new exercise program or change your diet, especially if you have a health condition or take medicines.
What if the book isn't for me?
If you're not happy with your purchase, write to hello@amosdahl.com within 30 days and you'll get a full refund.
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