As prices rise, shelves thin out, and uncertainty grows, more Americans are turning to a simpler way of life — one that doesn’t rely on the grid. Off-grid living, once seen as extreme or fringe, is ...

In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...