Solar power is the gift that keeps on giving. Just ask one Vermont cabin owner who kept their off-grid retreat running for 38 years with the same solar panels he installed in 1987. The original poster ...

Architect Marc Thorpe designed the contemporary home with crisp lines, a large photovoltaic array, and 25-foot-long deck that cantilevers out into the forest. Location: 190 Bowers Road, Roscoe, New ...

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.

And yes, unexpected costs or moments of isolation can pop up, reminding you that freedom comes with its own set of rules. #7 My Friend’s Off Grid Cabin In The Pacific North West Got to visit a ...