In this video, I take you through the complete process of building a warm wooden cabin off grid, surrounded by the peace and silence of the forest. Step by step, I construct the cabin from wooden ...

Master Electrician Leonard O'Donovan turned to solar electricity to power his cabin rather than pay $50,000 to get on the grid. The president and owner of West Linn Electrical Inc., Oregon City, Ore., ...

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 ...

More travelers are booking off-grid cabins this time of the year as demand grows for places that replace screens with scenery. Off-grid cabins operate independently from public utilities, often using ...

Perched on the highest point of British Columbia's Keats Island is The Nest, a stunning off-grid retreat that balances sustainability with bold architecture. Designed by Vancouver-based Daria Sheina ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...