Duhamel, 53, has owned the Encino dwelling for nine years—but has been spending more time at his off-grid cabin in recent ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This tiny house is appropriately named "Sanctuary," and it comes from a country that knows everything about taming the environment and creating safe havens even in challenging conditions. A perfect ...

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.

Privacy, solar power and sprawling land are drawing buyers to places where “self-sufficiency” still comes with a good airport ...

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 ...