19
May
How one family is living off the grid
Sonny and Linda Jobe live in Doddridge County, W.Va., in a house too far out to be connected to city utilities. They make it work with solar energy and generators.
19
May
How one family is living off the grid
Sonny and Linda Jobe live in Doddridge County, W.Va., in a house too far out to be connected to city utilities. They make it work with solar energy and generators.
15
Dec
14
Dec
15
Nov
Off-the-grid communities: 5 places carving a sustainable path
Learn about several communities around the United States where people live independent of any utility connections in sustainable, self-sufficient villages.
Going off the grid: Why more people are choosing to live life unplugged
For people who want to get away from today’s consumerist society, living off-grid can be an attractive option.
02
Aug
No Money Man: The thrifty adventures of Mark Boyle
Mark Boyle lives the good life and does it without spending a nickel (or in his case, a shilling). He lives in a small camper and makes or scavenges everything he uses. Before making the big move to living without money, he made a list of all the things he uses and consumes and then figured out how to get by without buying.
He was pragmatic about his adventure — you can’t make solar panels from scratch — so he bought a set that provide him with enough power to light and run his laptop (another nod to pragmatism). He takes solar showers, does his business in a homemade outhouse, and brushes his teeth with dried crushed-up fish bone and fennel seeds. To eat he practices the art of Dumpster diving and cooks on a rocket stove.
05
Apr
Some people — critics of civilization, activists, spiritualists or mere free spirits — decide to leave modern life behind and become one with nature. Here are 7 individuals who gave up on civilization to live in the wild.
