Jisu Han sets up her design project called "The Nest," which embraces Altadena's legacy of arts and the outdoors, at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. (William Liang / For The Times) For ...

While searching for off-grid habitats, I've decided to shed some more light on a crew I ran across just last year, Momoco, a designer and builder of container homes like very few around. Let's take ...

I've lived off the grid in New Mexico for years. But I've managed to get good internet service through trial and error. Here's how. Eric Mack has been a CNET ...

Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, ...

Modular houses are trending now more than ever. Not only can they be created out of environmentally friendly materials, but they can also be built in much less time than conventional ones. Make it off ...

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.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...