"You can build cheap houses if you do the hard work yourself." Off-gridder shares breakdown on cost of his home build: 'You can build a very nice house with that price' first appeared on The Cool Down ...

Dreams of energy independence and a simpler life are driving more Americans toward off-grid living than ever before. Interest in off-grid properties has surged since 2020, with more people seeking ...

Traveling and living in a mobile home is an enticing experience for many, especially young, carefree people who want to break free from societal expectations and the confines of conventional living.

Terry Clark wanted a weekend getaway. Instead, he found so much more. Known for its off-the-grid lifestyle, Clark discovered a passion for sustainable living in the semi-remote community of Cold Creek ...

This summer’s extreme heat and the demand for air conditioning are putting a big strain on the electricity grid in many parts of the nation. But for more than 40 years, a pioneering architect in New ...

When Brian and Jess Johnson drove to Taos, New Mexico, for a getaway weekend from Colorado in 2016, they had no inkling the trip would change their lives and their notions of a dream house in a ...

It's hard to believe that this cozy tiny house was completed seven years ago; it still looks as innovative and modern as it did back then, and that's a testament to the unmatched creative prowess of ...

However, Off Grid is Living also warns of the difficulties of this sustainable lifestyle. While it will lower your bills in ...

Harvesting giant oranges in northern Vietnam! 🍊 Watch the journey from orchard to income as I work off-grid to build a new ...

Daryl and Maria Cleary were living in a four-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot home when they decided it was time to downsize. “It was too much house for two people,” Maria said. The couple decided to look ...

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 ...

Some people choose to doomscroll during moments of political or social upheaval—others head off the grid to build themselves a self-sustaining haven. The desire to unplug from the rest of the world is ...