This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. About 120 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes’ Portuguese Bend neighborhood have become one of California’s largest ...

It's not called "Brown Friday" for the reasons you might think. Interestingly, it’s not primarily about clogged toilets, which the name might imply. "The day after Thanksgiving is typically one of the ...

The self-described idyllic life of a family of five living in an Italian forest with horses, donkeys and chickens has stalled after a court ordered the children be removed and placed in foster care.

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 ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

Experience one year of living alone in the remote forests of northern Vietnam. Watch as I build a log cabin, design innovative off-grid toilets, and embrace a fully self-sufficient lifestyle in the ...

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This recently completed tiny house combines off-grid functionality with a well-designed and surprisingly luxurious interior that lets its owners live and work wherever they want. The unnamed tiny ...

I am a single 57-year-old woman who has never had kids. Right now, I have two dogs, and they are my life. I’ve had a very successful career, but was recently laid off from my job, and it has me ...

When my husband inherited rural land, we moved from the Northeast to live off-grid in West Virginia. Our experience has been challenging: I felt lonely at first, and our home requires a lot of upkeep.

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 ...