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After building their perfect home in Sweden, Sia and Mikael Lilja sold it three years later to start fresh in rural Japan for just $49,000. Their story shows how life's unexpected turns can lead to exciting new chapters.
After spotting a charming stone cottage in a historic New Zealand gold rush village, Eunice Golder made a spontaneous decision that changed her life. Four years later, she's only moving to be closer to family.
For rural Americans who rely on well pumps, losing power means losing water. A solar energy expert just mapped out exactly how much battery backup you need to keep your home running when the grid goes down.
