Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HomePower ONE Solar Generator Product Tour
Updated on March 26th, 2022
Solar generators are portable, cordless power supplies that deliver regular household current when the grid goes down,...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Thinking About an Oil-Free World
Updated on March 12th, 2022
Yesterday I paid the most I ever have for gasoline – $183 CAD per litre for regular gas (that's about $550 USD per...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
Published on March 10th, 2022
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
4 Better Ways To Maintain Your Vinyl Siding
Published on March 8th, 2022
While most homeowners invest significantly in the maintenance and condition of their homes indoors, it's easy to forget...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in ...
Published on January 29th, 2022
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me...Continue Reading
Article
BUILD YOUR OWN OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEM: Still a Few Seats...
Updated on October 16th, 2021
Yesterday the current session of my 6 week online course on designing and building your own off-grid solar and wind...Continue Reading
Article
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY SIGN-UP: Next “Learn-at-Y...
Published on October 8th, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage Next week you can begin doing...Continue Reading
Article
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: How to Find Good Wind Energy
Published on October 6th, 2021
There's something tricky when it comes to capturing energy from the wind with a windmill Not all wind is suitable What...Continue Reading
Article
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Tour a Real System i...
Updated on October 20th, 2021
There's nothing like seeing what other people have done with off-grid solar and wind power to see what's possible and...Continue Reading
Article
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: Stripping Cable and Wire
Published on September 28th, 2021
Welcome to this week's off-grid energy insider's lesson Today you'll learn how to strip insulation from cable and wire...Continue Reading
Article
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Here’s How It ...
Published on September 24th, 2021
VIDEO BELOW: One of the best ways to learn about off-grid energy systems is to understand how all parts work together...Continue Reading