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, ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. When Covid shut the world down in 2020 my family and I lived ...

My husband and I built an off-grid cabin 10 years ago, and haven't looked back since. We've learned a lot through years of experience, but we made some mistakes when we first moved here. We should've ...

For many of us, stepping away from the chaos of daily life can feel like a true gift. Picture a day without notifications, emails, or endless scrolling, just the quiet hum of nature, crystal-clear ...