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 ...

When Brian and Jess Johnson drove to Taos, New Mexico, for a getaway weekend from Colorado in 2016, they had no inkling the trip would change their lives and their notions of a dream house in a ...

Commissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps ...

I spotted a home page feature coming up soon on Psychology Today titled “Off the Grid.” My blog post is subtitled "A neuropsychologist muses on brains, books and being happy," and I usually write ...

Tim Robel built his RV on the back of a Humvee with a pop-top roof and is fully off-grid capable; bought the Humvee for $30K and cost a total of $165,000 ...

An young couple has decided to ditch concrete for the country, going entirely off-grid in a unique way to navigate ...

One of the things that Canada is best known for is its awe-inspiring natural landscape with abundant forests. Wood is a vital resource, and given its abundance and symbolic meaning in Canada, it's no ...

Low taxes, minimal government and a business-friendly approach in the First State could suggest a place ripe for living off-the-grid, but one study suggests Delaware is among the worst states for a ...

Perched on the highest point of British Columbia's Keats Island is The Nest, a stunning off-grid retreat that balances sustainability with bold architecture. Designed by Vancouver-based Daria Sheina ...