Building vs Living: Our Off-Grid Dream Home (7 Weeks vs 9 Months)

Seven weeks into building our off-grid home in the Philippines, we were full of optimism. Fast-forward to now… we’ve been living here for nine months in our $84k dream home — through storms, flooding, heat, earthquakes and everything in between. In this video we go right back to the very first Grounded Nomads upload from December 2024 — a video that now has over 160,000 views — and break it down chunk by chunk to compare: • What we thought during the build • What surprised us once we moved in • What worked better than expected • And what we’d design differently if we were doing it again This isn’t a disaster story — it’s an honest look at what it’s really like going from plans on paper to living full-time in an off-grid house in Bohol, Philippines. If you’re researching building abroad, sustainable housing, off-grid systems, or relocating to the Philippines — this video should save you a lot of guesswork. 🪴 If you enjoyed this video, give it a like, drop us a comment (we’d genuinely love to hear from you), and subscribe if you're curious about living a slower, more intentional life — one that’s a little more connected to nature, community, and what actually matters. 🌏 Stay Connected with The Grounded Nomads: Website ➤ www.thegroundednomads.com Email ➤ [email protected] Instagram ➤ @thegroundednomads Facebook ➤ www.facebook.com/TheGroundedNomads 🌿 Work With The Grounded Nomads If you’re planning to buy land, build a home, or move to the Philippines, here’s how we can help: 📘 Our Book — “A Foreigner’s Guide to Building a Home in the Philippines” Practical lessons, real numbers, and mistakes we made so you don’t have to. 👥 Join the Private Builder Community Monthly Zoom calls, real-world meet-ups, downloads, shared contacts, and a closed group of people building in the Philippines. 👉 https://www.thegroundednomads.com/cop... 🏡 Consultations & Property Support Online or in-person consults, land-finding help, and build-report reviews for overseas buyers. 📩 Get 17 Free Tips Before You Build Subscribe on our website to receive 17 practical tips on land, building, and life in the Philippines. 👉 www.thegroundednomads.com #offgridhome, #buildinginthephilippines, #philippineslife, #sustainableliving, #offgridliving, #expatlife, #housebuild, #bohollife, #foreignersinthephilippines, #lowcostliving, #homestead, #selfsufficientliving, #buildabroad, #buhayingprobinsya, #dreamhomebuild