Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, no reliance on corporations, no stress. Just me, solar panels, and freedom.

I've lived off the grid in New Mexico for years. But I've managed to get good internet service through trial and error. Here's how. Eric Mack has been a CNET ...

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 ...

Hawaiʻi Big Island dwellers came across a mega-find while weeding new, off-grid property and opted to take an old-school approach in getting rid of it. Off Grid Baddie (@theoffgridbaddie) shared a ...

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 ...

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 ...

In corners of the internet — and in wooded, undeveloped parts of the country — young men are documenting their efforts to to live off the land. By Jack Crosbie Nate Petroski’s address doesn’t help ...

Recent reports predict that more than 24 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be on U.S. roads by 2030. As more people purchase EVs, there will naturally be a strong demand for more charging stations ...

Across the globe, commercial and residential areas have begun transitioning to greener energy solutions. If you’re thinking about making the eco-friendly switch, outfitting your home with a solar ...