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, ...

"People dream of living off grid, but it's a nightmare," she says. She wants to stay in a house she loves but worries about ...

So, is living off the grid worth it? If you asked me on that particular night, maybe not. If you asked me today, after not having had a power bill in over a decade, I’d definitely say yes. I like ...

For many of us, stepping away from the chaos of daily life can feel like a true gift. Picture a day without notifications, emails, or endless scrolling, just the quiet hum of nature, crystal-clear ...

When my husband inherited rural land, we moved from the Northeast to live off-grid in West Virginia. Our experience has been challenging: I felt lonely at first, and our home requires a lot of upkeep.

Off-grid living tends to bring to mind living in the woods far from anywhere, and doing without the internet, a computer, and a TV. But it is possible to live off-grid and still maintain a modern ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun when doing household tasks and discover the benefits of fire-based cooking.

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 ...

Is New Jersey a good place to live off the grid or survive an apocalypse? Survival rankings reveal why the Garden State may not be ideal.

Off-grid living can save a lot of money when you aren't paying utilities or rent every month. When you don't rely on the grid, you're able to set up a self-reliant system that's more reliable — ...