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Living off the grid has its perks, but you have to know how to power your home to get the most out of it. One new off-gridder took to Reddit to try to extend how long they could power their home and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are an incredibly useful way to get power to buildings that aren't wired up to an electrical grid. Why use messy extension cords ...

As part of my years of reviewing home security tech, I've noted the best devices that work off-grid, so you don't need the internet or a connection to a larger electrical grid to use them. That ...

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Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

I'm in Tampa on my 5th day without power. I have a rechargeable battery and solar panels that meets my family's basic needs. I want to expand our offline power to increase our comfort the next time a ...

Off-grid living is often associated with survivalists or doomsday preppers, but this stereotype overlooks the diverse ...

Colorado off-grid enthusiast Cabin Dad (@cabin.dad) took TikTok followers on a tour of his security camera setup. "We're two miles from the last maintained county road," he said. "So, the question is, ...