Being off-grid means you are disconnected from the electrical grid as well as other utility systems such as water, gas, and sewer that come from the city. There are many ways to live off-grid, such as ...

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"It covers my whole home." Homeowner turns heads after sharing pictures of his family's DIY off-grid setup: 'Should make my ...

It is rare that my husband has a communication advantage over me and it is fair to say he is relishing in his current upper hand. He does this by blankly staring at me when I request a skill saw. I’ve ...

Real energy independence can be tricky to accomplish, but during the past few years, I've accumulated some insights that aren't so obvious. The main misconceptions about life off-grid are that it's a ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Discover the amazing process of building an underground pool and living space using only primitive tools and natural materials. Watch as the creator digs deep, builds spiral staircases and tunnels, ...

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 ...

The pros and cons of taking responsibility for your own energy and water aren't what I expected before making the move to living an off-grid lifestyle. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011 ...

If you're looking for an off-road-capable camper that's not a van, one popular option is the Mitsubishi Fuso. It's reliable, can easily go off-the-beaten-path, and lasts a while. Today, I'm checking ...

Like all solar energy systems, off-grid systems use solar panels to harness the sun’s energy for residential or commercial buildings. However, unlike more common grid-tied systems, they store some of ...