Fed up with the distractions and stress of modern life? You’re not alone. An increasing number of people are going off the grid in order to escape the pressures of 21st century living. For many, the ...

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June 5, 2010 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google While I'm not about to trade in my high-efficiency washer and dryer for a manual off-grid laundry machine, this ...

Living in a converted vehicle changes your perspective on life by fostering a deeper appreciation for freedom, small living, self-sufficiency, mobility, and a closer connection to nature. Though it ...

We are currently living in a way that is indisputably unsustainable. The ecological resources on which modern housing depend are becoming increasingly scarce, and the excessive carbon footprint left ...