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You can make your off-the-grid house as large as you'd like but consider that the bigger it is, the harder it will be to construct, much less power or heat. A mansion in the wilderness may seem like a ...

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"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 managing as she gets older. "When the system goes down, it's me that sorts ...

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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 ...

A retired architect designed a net-zero, off-grid house in the countryside of Northumberland that harnesses the sun and wind Retired architect Peter Mouncey has built an off-grid retreat in the ...

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 ...

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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 ...