Sean and Jessica Hughes had thought their future lay in Los Angeles—only to realize that off-grid living was their true path ...

Join me as I embark on my first big off-grid project of the year, which involves welding, recycled doors, and a rusty old ...

TikTok user Sarah (@its_sarahann_) is dispelling common misconceptions about off-grid life — and inspiring viewers to reconsider what it really means to live sustainably. In the video, Sarah provides ...

LukaLesnik's (@lukalesnik8) TikTok of his two-year off-grid lifestyle has gained popularity, with viewers marveling at his perspective on freedom and simplicity. In the caption, he wrote, "I have ...

My husband and I wanted space. We wanted to be off-grid. After years of traveling in a van, our wild hippie hearts wanted a place where we could build whatever we wanted, meditate outside in the sun, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We don't forget our entertainment gadgets like our phones, laptops, or e-readers once we plan to go off-grid. However, essentials that make ...

Rebecca Vance's 14-year-old son (left) abandoned his Colorado Springs home last August to live off the grid with his mother, Rebecca Vance (second from left), as well as his aunt Christine Vance ...

The ancient Greeks told stories about harnessing the power of fire. Today, home batteries help me accomplish that on a daily basis. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun when doing household tasks and discover the benefits of fire-based cooking.