Grid Threats

One of the things that attracts people to the off-the-grid lifestyle is the sense of accomplishment associated with learning how to live self-sufficiently and independently. This...

Outdoor options in solar lighting have been around long enough to become quite familiar to solar energy aficionados. Flood lights, security lights, path lights, and garden...

Composting is an extremely efficient way for home gardeners to recycle nutrients and dramatically lower their production of organic waste. However, even the most ardent compost...

Next to the refrigerator, no appliance in the home uses more energy over the course of a typical day than the hot-water heater. Hot water is...

Government regulations are always controversial, as many claim they cause job losses and act as a brake on economic activity. But when we are talking about...

The key to lowering energy costs is to use as electricity as efficiently as possible. This is not a news flash; however, most people have no...

Tapping into power is one thing, but sustaining the energy and using it full time is quite another.  Regardless of the type of energy source you...

Energy efficiency is a money-saver for everyone, and for off-the-gridders, it is a fundamental principle of sensible and sustainable living. No stone should be left unturned...

Water doesn't always taste good. It may be a bit brackish or have picked up a plastic or metal flavor from the container where it was...

Threats of oil heading for $250 or more per barrel have consumers rightfully scared. Gas prices nationwide are already flirting with record highs, and the national...