Living off the grid means living disconnected from the public power grid. But there’s a lot more to it than that; off the grid represents a whole lifestyle shift toward a more sustainable existence. Moving off the grid requires careful planning, thorough preparation, and hard work. And even after you make the transition, the effort doesn’t stop as maintaining your homestead will be an ongoing task. To make things easier, let’s break it down into clear, step-by-step essentials for living off the grid. At its core, it’s all about going back to the basics. Sustainability and self-sufficiency are the foundation of off-grid living.