"You don't become ready and then begin. You begin — and that's how you become ready." ...

Not many people want to scrounge up electricity, gas, and other utilities on their own. Although this lifestyle isn’t for ...

Explore the rewards and challenges of off grid living, including the unexpected problems that come with creating a more ...

We leave the familiar behind and begin building a self sufficient off grid life in the wilderness, including our first DIY ...

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 ...

"No fancy systems, no luxury setup — just me, the boat and whatever I can make work." ...

While the small living trend has its origins in the United States, tiny houses have spawned a global movement and many countries across Europe have started to adopt it. For some people in these ...

“What we are learning now is how to live symbiotically with the land and the wildlife,” Andi Vercellino tells PEOPLE Brianna Parks Photography A California couple traded a traditional home for 40 ...

For most of Australian history, "going off-grid" meant living somewhere the main electricity network did not reach. Isolated communities and remote farming properties have long relied on stand-alone ...

When the sun goes down, it’s the batteries’ time to shine. Our home used to be powered by golf cart batteries. You may not know that in a fire, it’s electrons that help produce its most valuable ...