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-===== Final Thoughts =====
+===== Regulations =====
-Selecting the right housing option for your homestead is a personal decision that depends on your budget, lifestyle, long-term plans, and the specifics of your property. Tents and RVs offer mobility and lower costs but come with limitations in comfort and durability. Portable buildings from Overmans present a middle ground, providing more permanence than tents or RVs at a lower cost than modular homes. Modular homes, while more expensive, offer a permanent, comfortable, and customizable living space that can grow with your homestead.
+Always ensure compliance with state building codes and regulations when selecting and setting up your housing option.
-Consider all factors carefully, consult with local authorities regarding regulations, and assess your personal needs to make the best choice for your homesteading journey.
+====== Power Options for Homesteaders ======
-<note important>
+==== Solar, Batteries, and Generators ====
-Always ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, and regulations when selecting and setting up your housing option. It may also be beneficial to consult with other homesteaders and professionals to gain insights specific to your situation.
-</note>
+=== Battery Recommendations ===
+  * LifePO4 batteries (last longer, do not erupt into flames)
+=== Generator Tips and Recommended Models ===
+  * Ethanol-free gas is available from the **[[https://g.co/kgs/oLQJXYQ|S & H Quick Shop]]** gas station in Imboden.
+  * Stay away from the low-wattage Harbor Freight inverter generators (the ones less than 2000 watts); we've returned several of them.
+  * **[[https://www.buchheits.com/p/generator-champion-4500-watt|Champion 4500 Watt Inverter]]** SKU: 346981 (Propane+Gas, Tool-less oil changes)
+  * **[[https://www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-2200-Watt-Remote-Stop-Recoil-Start-Bluetooth-Super-Quiet-Gasoline-Powered-Inverter-Generator-with-Advanced-CO-Shutdown-EU2200ITAN/316604378|Honda EU2200i Inverter]]** (Very reliable engine, but annoying to work on. You may eventually want to disconnect the CO2 shutoff switch because they go bad often and cause random shutoffs.)
+  * Although Harbor Freight hasn't been making inverter generators for very long, their **[[https://www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/9000-watt-gas-powered-portable-generator-with-co-secure-technology-epa-59206.html|open-frame non-inverter generators]]** have been around a long time and are much more reliable.
+==== Solar and Batteries ====
+=== Requirements ===
+  * Inverter
+=== Recomendations ===
+  * [[https://signaturesolar.com/]]
+  * Any EG4 Kit, depending on your requirements
+==== Grid ====
+=== Requirements ===
+For a free installation, you must meet these requirements:
+  * X Miles from the nearest power pole
+  * Foundation for XXX sqft house
+  * Septic System
+  * Well