Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

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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 ...

For one couple, life without running water or electricity hasn't been as tough as some might expect. Although living the "off-grid farm life" in gorgeous Hawaiʻi probably doesn't hurt. In one video, ...

Getting an opportunity to own a piece of land that you can be proud of can certainly take a lot of work. But at the end of the day, the time and effort you spent can be well worth it. For one new ...

Self-sustainable properties and off-grid escapes have surged in popularity in recent years—but one $15 million South Carolina estate is now providing a rare opportunity to merge the homesteader ...

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 ...

I've compiled a list of expenses I wish I'd known about before making the big move to off-grid living. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his family live 100% energy and water ...

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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 ...

Explore the true off-grid solar viability. Learn about off-grid solar system costs, benefits, and how standalone power systems provide total energy security for rural homes and farms.

Seize the opportunity to disappear from society for a bit with this massive ranch that landed on the real estate market in Steamboat, Colorado, for $15 million. Exterior of the yurts Photo courtesy of ...