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Puerto Rico’s power grid crisis has triggered renewed interest in solar energy. That’s what happens when a hurricane takes down 100 percent of a U.S. territory’s power grid and leaves millions of people in the dark. And it’s only going ...

June 13th, 2016 Video courtesy of OTGN This week Rich Murphy, a regular writer for Off The Grid News, shares with us some tips on how he uses his new Pocket Power X in his day to day life and ...

May 30th, 2016 Video courtesy of Science Channel Solar flares erupt outward into space at up to 4.5 million miles per hour. What forces cause these explosions that can be the equivalent of millions of nuclear bombs detonating simultaneously? New ...

Many Americans dream of a simpler life off the grid, but due to work, family commitments or other reasons, not every person can make it happen. However, for those who do make the move, they often find themselves wishing they’d ...

April 4th, 2016 Video courtesy of Seeker Stories Although 600 million people live without electricity in sub-Saharan Africa, Seeker Stories met 3 inspiring Tanzanians who found unique ways to hack the energy crisis. New Book Reveals the Little Known Secrets of ...

  Transitioning from a traditional city or suburban lifestyle to that of a more rural homestead is occurring with greater frequency these days. The call to live the ultimate do-it-yourself life appeals to many different types of people, and with ...

  President Obama’s war on coal, a resource that provides 35 percent of America’s power, likely won’t end when he leaves office in January 2017. That’s because both Democratic presidential candidates are passionately opposed to coal. “We have to move ...

October 5th, 2015 Video courtesy of Van Prepper This video demonstrates how to make your own emergency heater for crisis, winter car prep, or anything else. The total cost of materials for this heater was less than $5. Thanks for watching. ...

August 31st, 2015 Convert a junk TV into a 2000ºF solar cooker. Here’s a technique for hacking a 4 foot mega magnifying lens out of your old TV, and some of the things you can do with it! Video courtesy ...

August 3rd, 2015 How to make a simple backyard foundry for less than $20, for melting pop cans, and casting aluminum. Video courtesy of King Of Random Discover the pleasures and challenges of a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle today! ...