Many people assume that while off-grid living might be peaceful, it would also be a lonely, solitary life. But there are tiny-home communities where you can live simply, minimally, and sustainably ...

Ninety-two adults and 13 kids live off of 450 acres of land together. — -- About 8 miles away from the small town of Louisa, Virginia, a mysterious hidden community is nestled deep in the woods.

In the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, Eric Mack moved his family into a half-built house outside Taos, New Mexico, and devoted himself to going off the grid. “Everyone needed a pandemic project, ...

Terry Clark wanted a weekend getaway. Instead, he found so much more. Known for its off-the-grid lifestyle, Clark discovered a passion for sustainable living in the semi-remote community of Cold Creek ...

Off-grid living often stirs up romantic notions of freedom, simplicity, and self-sufficiency. But the reality is far more nuanced than the myths that surround it. From fears about isolation to ...

In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...

Some 2,000 households are thought to be off-grid in the UK, having no access to mains power. With connections quoted at prices up to £478,000, why is it so expensive and why do people stay? On the ...

Have you ever had dreams of escaping the bustling city life for a quiet, simpler lifestyle? Does the idea of long-term cabin living near a pristine blue lake, the closest neighbor a mile away, pique ...

The author lives in a 2,000-square-foot solar-powered octagonal home made with post-and-beam logs and straw bale infill walls and insulation. Decades of problem-solving and experimenting have given ...