Being off-grid doesn't have to mean being offline. There are more options for pulling broadband from the sky than ever before. I’ve been living off-grid for almost half a decade, but I haven’t had to ...

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 ...

This TikToker provides off-grid living tips, whatever the season. It is estimated that between 180,000 and 750,000 U.S. households live completely off-grid, according to the Journal of Ecological ...

Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...

Thinking about living off-grid? Discover practical tips for beginners on homesteading, self-sufficiency, and sustainable ...

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 ...

Boondocking. What in the world are people talking about? It brings the word boondoggle to mind—and we should be clear that boondock and boondoggle are two different things, lest your boondocking ...

Off-grid PV is being widely used for commercial as well as residential applications as prices fall. Image: Futurepump and GOGLA. Off-grid solar is enjoying record new deployments and helping provide ...