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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

After a massive “state-of-emergency” power outage in Canada last week — on the heels of a massive outage in Wyoming — those ...

What Is an Off-Grid Home? The definition of an off-grid home varies depending on who you ask. “An off-grid home is one that’s disconnected from public utilities, making them more or less ...

Looking to the sky for energy solutions is no longer something for daydreamers as more rural landowners consider solar energy as a means for powering their farms and lifestyle blocks. As electricity ...

On long stretches of highway, when the landscape turns to stubbly farmland and episodes of Search Engine get stale, I have a secret Rubik’s cube for my idle mind: planning gas stops. Say what you will ...

Across the globe, commercial and residential areas have begun transitioning to greener energy solutions. If you’re thinking about making the eco-friendly switch, outfitting your home with a solar ...

I’ve enjoyed testing Jackery’s portable power stations for use in all sorts of off-grid power applications. Having spent some time with the Jackery Explorer 300, I can already tell you that this ...

One of the questions I’m asked most often is whether I think the future of power in the U.S. will be on-grid or off-grid. My answer is that it's the wrong question. Like most complex subjects—and ...

When the grid goes down, your options get real narrow, real fast. A flashlight or candle will only get you so far. If you want to keep the fridge running, charge your phone, or power a medical device, ...