Thinking of going off the grid? Don’t let misconceptions set you up for failure. Discover the essential truths about energy, water, food, and daily life that every off-grid enthusiast should know. #Of ...

You may imagine a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle, but off-grid living comes with hidden obstacles. From energy shortages to food preservation and waste disposal, these are the problems most ...

An Oklahoman has escaped the rat race and most of his bills by living off-grid. He has running hot water, pumps underground ...

When most people think about off-grid living, they picture a pokey cabin hidden away in a remote location with limited resources—and perhaps a vegetable patch or two. But one incredibly luxurious ...

A new documentary from Exploring Alternatives follows the daily lives of surfers Marjolein and her partner An after they ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island.

The idea of living off the grid—once the domain of hippies and doomsday preppers—has been steadily winning over a broader range of homebuyers, from remote-working young professionals to families ...

When Brian and Jess Johnson drove to Taos, New Mexico, for a getaway weekend from Colorado in 2016, they had no inkling the trip would change their lives and their notions of a dream house in a ...

CORRECTION: This story was updated to correct the square mileage of Wilmington. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in favor of taking in fresh air and wide-open spaces, you ...

Looking to get away from the bustle of the city? Suburbia just not for you? An off-grid lifestyle might appeal to you. According to a recent poll, three Illinois counties are among the best for ...