After seeing an image of a DIY off-grid generator, Redditors urged the homeowner to reconsider their dangerous setup. The backlash began when the New England homeowner posted a photo of a portable ...

Another legislative session brings another opportunity for Florida policymakers to protect our water and our health. So far, state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith has stepped up to the plate. His proposed ...

When Floridians think about water pollution, many picture visible problems like red tide blooms, dead fish or closed beaches. But some of the most serious threats to Florida’s water quality are far ...

Commissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps up to two people and runs fully off-grid with solar power. The Tiny Birdy ...

There are 360,000 older septic systems in Suffolk County and about 35,000 on the North Shore of Nassau, most of them slowly leeching nitrogen into the groundwater and Long Island’s streams, rivers and ...

In this video, I start my first big off-grid project involving welding, recycled doors, rain, and a rusty shipping container. I learn to weld with the assistance of Joel, as we build custom window and ...

Brevard County will now offer at least $6,000 to homeowners to help them upgrade their septic systems. A 2023 state law requires homeowners near the Indian River ...

Septic systems are among the most overlooked components of a property’s infrastructure, yet they play a critical role in public health, environmental protection, and structural integrity. Whether ...

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 experience, but we made some mistakes when we first moved here. We should've ...

EDISTO ISLAND — Across 11 generations and more than three centuries, Tom Austin's family has called the area in and around this sea island home. As Austin drove his car down tree-shaded lanes, he ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...