Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...

Yep, right out of thin air. Excess water is stored in a 100-gallon (378-liter) tank. Having personally spent a significant portion of the last eight years off-grid with a big battery and solar setup, ...

Which water filtration systems are best? Much of the water available in our faucets and taps can contain impurities of varying levels and concentrations that can make it either slightly unhealthy or ...