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 ...

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 ...

The value of mobile solar becomes clearer in daily use. In an RV, solar panels can keep batteries charged during long drives or extended stops. This supports essentials like refrigeration, which helps ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. When Covid shut the world down in 2020 my family and I lived ...