Before moving off-grid, I had a lot of preconceived notions about what “off-grid living” meant. Say goodbye to grandma’s antique 1000-watt waffle iron, put away the power tools and don’t even think about a dishwasher … right? Well, not really. ...
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5 Hand-Operated Kitchen Tools You’ll Need If The Grid Goes Down
I’m a big fan of kitchen gadgets, having bought just about everything that has come out in the past 40 years: food processors, bread machines, rice cookers, even special margarita blenders! You know what I have discovered lately? Most ...
Read More »11 Forgotten ‘Antique’ Appliances Your Great-Grandparents Used Every Day
The modern, industrialized world revolves around a myriad of electrical and electronic gadgets. Little is done anymore which doesn’t require electrical power. We’ve harnessed this power for tasks to make our lives easier, as well as more interesting. The electric ...
Read More »How Computer Hackers Could Set Your House On Fire — Remotely
New technology could allow cyber criminals to terrorize your home and possibly set it on fire in the not-too-distant future. Security experts believe that hackers will soon be able to target countertops, appliances and even toilets via Wi-Fi connections that ...
Read More »New Documentary Shows Smart Meters Impact Your Health, Privacy, Safety – And Pocketbook
The documentary Take Back Your Power details not just the security concerns often associated with a smart grid system, but the battle being waged by common citizens who do not want the new techno gadgets installed at their homes. The ...
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