Solar panels are usually considered to be expensive, fragile, and hard to use, but with some dedication, those kits can be ...

When my wife and I decided to expand our horizons beyond campgrounds with full electrical hook-ups to experience dry camping, we didn’t want to go entirely without certain creature comforts, like ...

Living Vehicle trailers have always straddled the gap between recreational campers and full-time micro-homes, and now they're taking a big step toward becoming frontier-style off-grid homesteads. The ...

If you already have a solar controller and battery bank in your RV and are looking to expand your system, flexible solar panels offer an elegant and space-saving solution. Unlike rigid glass panels, ...

This camper van by Risecampers is a beautiful example of what happens when thoughtful design meets functional living ...

After living off-the-grid for two years now, one couple shared their experience going solar. Located in North Idaho, Riley and Courtney (@AmbitionStrikes) installed a shipping container for their ...

There was a time when portable solar panels were more of a novelty than a practical camping tool, but with the rise of green tech and more demand than ever for emergency and off-grid power, they have ...

In this video, I discuss with a friend who transitioned to off-grid living by purchasing an RV and installing solar panels along with a battery system, all while continuing his career as a software ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...