Daily life off-grid is far more labor-intensive than most people anticipate. Even something as simple as doing laundry ...

Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, no reliance on corporations, no stress. Just me, solar panels, and freedom.

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.

The Northern Territory’s electricity system runs without interconnection, relying on solar, batteries, and local generation ...