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6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve…
How Do You Remove Arsenic From Water At Home?
Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming…
GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in Action
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the…
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY SIGN-UP: Next “Learn-at-Your-Pace” Session Begins Friday
Have you ever dreamed of an independent power system for your home or cottage? Next week you can begin doing…
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: How to Find Good Wind Energy
There’s something tricky when it comes to capturing energy from the wind with a windmill. Not all wind is suitable. What…
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Tour a Real System in Action for 20+ Years
There’s nothing like seeing what other people have done with off-grid solar and wind power to see what’s possible and to…
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: Stripping Cable and Wire
Welcome to this week’s off-grid energy insider’s lesson. Today you’ll learn how to strip insulation from cable and wire. Not…
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Here’s How It All Comes Together
VIDEO BELOW: One of the best ways to learn about off-grid energy systems is to understand how all parts work…
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: UNDERSTANDING VOLTS & AMPS
COMMUNITY MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE BELOW: In this week’s off-grid insider’s lesson you’ll learn some of the electrical theory necessary to…
SOLAR & WIND ENERGY COMMUNITY: Join Us & Learn to Generate Your Own Electricity
Want to boost your energy self-reliance? Would you like to build on property with no access to grid power? Perhaps you’re…
Pressure Washers Are Clean Machines
If you value a clean yard, vehicles and outdoor recreational equipment, at some stage you may have thought of buying…
How to Choose a Landscaping Contractor
Whether it’s a passion project or simply a way to add value to your property, landscaping requires time and expertise…
Tree Roots Clogging Drain Pipes: A Case Study at Sutherland Shire With Sydney Drain
PUBLISHED 1Apr2020: Clogged and blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in cities like Sydney, Australia. Typically, in…
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Are My Options for Keeping a Rural Driveway Clear?”
Q: What’s the best way to clear snow from my long rural driveway? I’m a newly-single woman with a 16…
BUYING A RIDING LAWN MOWER: Here’s What You Need to Know
Riding lawn mowers can help make your life easier and your lawn beautiful, but there is a lot to consider…
HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: Choosing & Using Automatic Backup Power At Your Home
BONUS: Don’t miss the two tech videos below. More and more people are deciding to get proactive about electrical power…
Q&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way to Paint My Rusty Metal Railing?”
Q: How can I paint the rusty steel railing that goes across the front of my property? I want the…
Q&A of the Week: How’s SeptiCleanse septic system treatment working out for you?
Q: I’m writing to ask for the follow-up to a Toronto Star column you wrote a number of years ago…
GET YOUR SOLAR ENERGY & WATER SYSTEM VIDEO eBOOKS GIFT
Congratulations! Someone who cares about you has bought you the gift of four of my instructional video ebooks. Click here to…
HOME GENERATORS: North American Brand Empowers Homeowners for Faster Troubleshooting
Generally speaking, they don’t make things to be repaired like they used to, but every so often I find a…
SIMPLE LIVING: A True Cabin Story
When I show people the 10 x 20-foot cabin where my wife, Mary, and I lived each spring, summer and…
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