His wife Ellen joined him in 2016 on this solar-powered living space that spans 900-square-feet over 2-levels.Most of the wood used in the build was milled by Charlie himself, while a hydraulic splitter can be found in the workstation to make splitting the pieces easier for additions.Most of their power comes from solar, but on cloudy days or during inclement weather, they rely on a generator.A wood stove provides heat, while propane is used for cooking and laundry.Yes, there’s a composting toilet, so you won’t need any makeshift devices."