Jennie Upton and Murray Grimwood are so happy in their energy-efficient home off the Kilmog that they say its just like being on holiday all the time. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

Ms Upton works in her "bath garden" where she grows most types of vegetables. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

The staircase is made out of discarded timber offcuts and trees from their own forest. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

The Wamsler wood stove has a wetback to heat the hot water. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

Shelves are made from unwanted wood offcuts. The "outdoor" fridge is at the rear. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience

Mr Grimwood shows off the huge ex-industrial hot water cylinder in the bathroom. : Life off the grid: one pioneering family's experience