Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me thinking that you might like to know how I did it. A small device called a…
Crops need water, but too much water in the soil is bad. That’s because excess water restricts plant growth and encourages shallow rooting that’s susceptible to drought as the season dries out. A little more than half of our farmland…
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage? Next week you can begin doing something to realize your dream. That’s when the next session of my Off-Grid Energy course begins online. This course can…
There’s something tricky when it comes to capturing energy from the wind with a windmill. Not all wind is suitable. What you really need is wind with little or no turbulence in it. Turbulent wind still feels like wind on your…
There’s nothing like seeing what other people have done with off-grid solar and wind power to see what’s possible and to gain confidence. Watch the video below for a detailed tour of an off-grid system that’s been working for more than two…
Welcome to this week’s off-grid energy insider’s lesson. Today you’ll learn how to strip insulation from cable and wire. Not everything about off-grid energy is theoretical. A lot of it is hands-on work that involves simple but important skills, like…
VIDEO BELOW: One of the best ways to learn about off-grid energy systems is to understand how all parts work together to create reliable electricity from the sun and wind. The downloadable diagram below shows all the main parts of…
COMMUNITY MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE BELOW: In this week’s off-grid insider’s lesson you’ll learn some of the electrical theory necessary to understand how a solar/wind electrical system works. Instructional video from my off-grid course is below, too. Voltage: Just like with…
Want to boost your energy self-reliance? Would you like to build on property with no access to grid power? Perhaps you’re tired of blackouts and energy vulnerability? Solar and wind energy systems can be your ticket to freedom, and my online…
Pressure washing is a popular home maintenance activity because it cleans brick, siding, decks and machinery thoroughly and in record time. I have used pressure washers for more than 25 years on a variety of surfaces so I know what…
If you value a clean yard, vehicles and outdoor recreational equipment, at some stage you may have thought of buying a pressure washer. I’ve been using these outdoor power tools for 25 years and this article will help you decide…
Whether it’s a passion project or simply a way to add value to your property, landscaping requires time and expertise to pull off. Most homeowners would prefer getting a contractor for such a project, but even so, it matters a…