Brake drums are a crucial part of the braking system of some vehicles, and some people do their own drum brake and brake shoe replacement work. Brake pads rub against brake drums when when you step on the brake pedal, creating friction and…
Building a fence may not sound like a complicated job, but just like any construction project, there are many considerations to be made, starting from the planning step. One of the most important considerations many homeowners tend to overlook is…
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” – and a loved and looked-after home exterior can make this moment even more special! Adding exterior finishes, new windows, or a covered entrance might seem like…
Solar generators are portable, cordless power supplies that deliver regular household current when the grid goes down, and you’ve probably seen them advertised. Also called portable power supplies, these devices are hot now and being marketed hard. The claims for…
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve got a concrete driveway at your house, you already know how good they can look. Not only that, but maintaining a…
Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see the rate of arsenic exposure from drinking water once you look at the details. As far as we…
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…
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…