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UK Off-Grid Living: What's Realistic for Suburban Families (Not What YouTube Shows)
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UK Off-Grid Living: What's Realistic for Suburban Families (Not What YouTube Shows)

Kate's honest take on UK off-grid living — what's actually achievable for a suburban family, what YouTube glosses over, and the realistic halfway house most people end up with.

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Updated 1 July 2026

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