Grid Threats

Because of an ever-growing population, the world has seen an increase in droughts everywhere, and this has lead to what is being called a “water crisis.”...

Few home features will make more of a favorable impression than a properly installed, well-maintained wood-burning fireplace. Pick whatever adjectives you prefer – comforting, stylish, traditional,...

Thankfully, the dog days of summer are almost over now, as the temperatures in most places are finally starting to moderate into the range of the...

The wind sweeping across your homestead is a harvestable resource capable of helping you meet all of your home energy needs. But successfully investing in a...

This is part two of our original "Building A Battery Bank For Your Off-Grid Energy Needs" Building a battery bank will allow you to harness the...

On Tuesday, July 31st, the nation of India experienced the biggest power failure in the history of the world, as approximately 670 million people in the...

Everyone is familiar with that old axiom from the housing real estate market about the importance of “location, location, location.” This principle goes double for a...

One of the things that attracts people to the off-the-grid lifestyle is the sense of accomplishment associated with learning how to live self-sufficiently and independently. This...

Outdoor options in solar lighting have been around long enough to become quite familiar to solar energy aficionados. Flood lights, security lights, path lights, and garden...

Composting is an extremely efficient way for home gardeners to recycle nutrients and dramatically lower their production of organic waste. However, even the most ardent compost...