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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My husband and I built an off-grid cabin 10 years ago, and haven't looked back since. We've learned a lot through years of ...

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.