Meet The New Generation of Homesteaders

These days, living away from civilization doesn't have to mean giving up all of the modern comforts of urban life.

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July 28, 2005, 7:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"...What if you could go 'off the grid' and still have all your 'stuff'? That's the premise for many of todays back-to-the-landers, who are building more comfortable retreats from civilization, complete with electricity courtesy of solar panels and windmills."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Living off the Grid

Tuesday, July 26, 2005 in Emagazine

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