Off-grid living often stirs up romantic notions of freedom, simplicity, and self-sufficiency. But the reality is far more nuanced than the myths that surround it. From fears about isolation to ...

While “off grid” specifically denotes energy that is not connected to the electrical grid, many individuals use the term in a wider context to refer to a lifestyle that emphasizes self-sufficiency and ...

In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...

The idea of living off the grid—once the domain of hippies and doomsday preppers—has been steadily winning over a broader range of homebuyers, from remote-working young professionals to families ...

There are many reasons why you may find yourself living far from the nearest available source of electricity. Maybe you're staying off-grid by choice or just laying the foundations for a dwelling that ...

My husband and I built an off-grid cabin 10 years ago, and haven't looked back since. We've learned a lot through years of experience, but we made some mistakes when we first moved here. We should've ...

Former Illinois residents Jason and Jennifer Remillard dreamed of living a simple, debt-free life. The couple purchased a $50,000, 58-acre property in Maine in 2019 near the Canadian border. They ...

I've lived off the grid in New Mexico for years. But I've managed to get good internet service through trial and error. Here's how. Eric Mack has been a CNET ...

Could you really live off grid in Connecticut? Merriam Webster defines off grid as “not connected to or served by publicly or privately managed utilities,” such as electricity, gas, or water. No ...