Looking to get away from the bustle of the city? Suburbia just not for you? An off-grid lifestyle might appeal to you. According to a recent poll, three Ohio counties are among the best for off ...

Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his family live 100% energy and water independent on his off-grid compound in the New Mexico desert.

Living off the grid looks different for each household and doesn’t mean thwarting all modern conveniences. It’s up to you to decide how far away from civilization you want to be.

Living off the grid looks different for each household and doesn’t mean thwarting all modern conveniences. It’s up to you to decide how far away from civilization you want to be.