Off-grid living is a great way to put the principles of sustainable living into practice. A solar installation is a must if you're going off the grid for environmental purposes. A diesel generator and ...

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 ...

The pros and cons of taking responsibility for your own energy and water aren't what I expected before making the move to living an off-grid lifestyle. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011 ...

InForest’s Swedish cabins are completely off the grid, relying on solar power, battery backup, and a limited amount of water. Living in one for a week required some compromises, but fewer than ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun ...

The couple sleeps beneath a Costco carport tent, which Marissa says is her "No. 1 recommendation" for staying dry and ...