One of the things that Canada is best known for is its awe-inspiring natural landscape with abundant forests. Wood is a vital resource, and given its abundance and symbolic meaning in Canada, it's no ...

While “off grid” specifically denotes energy that is not connected to the electrical grid, many individuals use the term in a wider context to refer to a lifestyle that emphasizes self-sufficiency and ...

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, ...

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 ...

"People dream of living off grid, but it's a nightmare," she says. She wants to stay in a house she loves but worries about ...

Living off-grid sounds freeing—no electric bills, no reliance on city systems, no worrying when the power goes out across town. But there’s one thing that breaks more off-grid dreams than bad weather ...