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Living off the grid calls to more people every year as families look for freedom, security, and a simpler way of life. The move takes planning, courage, and plenty of practical know-how. These 19 off ...

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She explained in the video's narration that her goal was "to create a beautiful life for our family off-grid, in the remote wilderness, enjoying the peace and quiet together." This is just one example ...

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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 ...

We've heard of off-grid toilets that macerate, compost, incinerate and electro-wrap. We even stumbled on one that ...

About four years ago, [Russell Graves] created what was, to him, the ultimate work-from-home environment: an off-grid office shed. The shed might look a bit small, but it’s a considerably larger ...

T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service over the summer in partnership with Starlink. The concept is simple: wherever T-Mobile's 4G and 5G cell towers can't reach, your phone will tap one of the ...