United Kingdom, Aug. 10 -- Josh Duhamel quit life in Los Angeles because he wanted to "get back to the basics".

The 52-year-old actor decided to leave the brights of Los Angeles behind and move to Minnesota, where he's embraced a totally different lifestyle.

Speaking to People, Josh explained: "I make movies and TV shows, and I love it, I truly do love it, but I had this calling to go and really do things with my hands again - fix things, make things and just do the basic things that we take for granted.

"I'm really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need in this world of massive technology, to do the basic things to provide for my family. That's really what it's about...