"It has been a nightmare from start to finish." Man issues warning to people who want to start off-grid communities with friends: 'It doesn't end well' first appeared on The Cool Down.

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 ...

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 ...

Inspectors can red tag solar-electric systems if they’re deemed unsafe. Can the city condemn your property for not having a grid connection? Learn how to tell where it is legal to live off the grid ...

This truck conversion is a family's full-time home on wheels. The interior has been transformed into a very practical living space ...

CORRECTION: This story was updated to correct the square mileage of Wilmington. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in favor of taking in fresh air and wide-open spaces, you ...

The idea of living off the grid—once the domain of hippies and doomsday preppers—has been steadily winning over a broader range of homebuyers, from remote-working young professionals to families ...

A new documentary from Exploring Alternatives follows the daily lives of surfers Marjolein and her partner An after they ditched their regular jobs and homes to move to a remote tropical island.

The world of off-grid living is a great option for people looking to be more self-sustainable and a great way to be hyper-aware of your use of utilities, making a significantly less dramatic impact on ...

Low taxes, minimal government and a business-friendly approach in the First State could suggest a place ripe for living off-the-grid, but one study suggests Delaware is among the worst states for a ...

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.