It boasts a distinct exterior with a more industrial, contemporary design. Tiny-house builder shares inside look at off-grid ...

Installing it yourself is cheaper than hiring a professional installer. You'll have more control over the system's design, ...

"I hope to post more as we improve." Off-grid homeowner shares secrets of their unique Wi-Fi setup in the woods: 'I love ...

The beef trade remains under sustained pressure from factories with further pressure being heaped on finishers by factories this week. Factories are quoting €7.20/kg for bullocks for this week in a ...

FILE - An off-grid home with a panoramic view showing Mount Jefferson appears in the Three Rivers Recreational Area, a 4,000 acre off-grid community in Lake Billy Chinook, Ore., on April 26, 2007.

The off-grid property comes with a private well, solar system, shop, and sheds. A 1950 Ford 8N tractor conveys with the sale, according to the listing. It is being sold "cash only." ...

Living detached from the energy grid allows you to fare better during extreme weather events, too. The only downside to solar panels is that there can be a large upfront cost. Luckily, there are ...

Rhode Island ranked the worst for off-grid living, followed by New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut also ranked among the worst states for self-sufficient ...

Living off the grid looks different for each household and doesn’t mean thwarting all modern conveniences. It’s up to you to decide how far away from civilization you want to be.