It can give a sense of freedom but also will separate anyone from the modern world. While this is more extreme, a lot of people still seek it out to escape the confines of modern-day living. Our lives are built around having a cell phone in hand and a laptop in front of us for work, but when living off-the-grid, you don’t always have access to these tools. Most people these days would struggle with the move to a zero-tech lifestyle. That means having an outhouse without a flushing toilet, a house lit by candles, and no connection to the internet at all. The more extreme way of living off-grid is to go without all modern technology. The Types of Living Off-the-grid No modern technology at all There are two main ways to live off-grid, and some people will prefer one way over the other, so we’ll look at each type of off-grid living. The water is typically straight out of a well or a nearby stream, rather than a pipe that connects to a city’s water supply. The power used in an off-grid home is produced on sight, or not used at all. Living off the grid simply means having no reliance on industrial power or water systems. What Does Living Off-the-grid Actually Mean?

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