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Solar energy systems are not all created alike. Just because homes have a set of solar panels on the roof, it doesn’t mean that they all are operating similar systems by any stretch of the imagination. Primarily, there are two types of solar installations on residential homes – grid-tied solar, and off-grid solar, and we’ll ...

Several years ago we had a week-long power outage in my region. We live in a fairly old-fashioned rural community. Nonetheless, panic still set in somewhere around hour 12 of the weather-related disaster. It was summer, a really, really hot ...

How often do you take electricity for granted? If you are like I once was, it happens quite frequently. I would shut off lights and unplug things when not in use. However, I still never really took the time to ...

I don’t know how it is where you live, but where I live, it’s over 100 degrees Fahrenheit half the days of the year. We only end up using our home’s furnace a couple of weeks in January and February ...

You’ve heard the motivational phrase about making lemonade from lemons. Well, what about making wine out of weeds? Literally. The next time you see a fresh crop of dandelions spreading across your lawn, don’t think about how you are going ...

If you have never taken your kids on a family camping trip, it is time to reconsider. They joys of spending time together in nature with the ones you love are immeasurable. Family camping is a great time to reconnect ...

Traditional heating systems are powered by electricity and often accompanied by heat that is generated by natural gas, oil or propane. All are expensive options and typically require at least an electric-powered fan to force the air through heating ducts ...

When you’re looking to go off grid, there are several options, but you’ll often begin by asking: Can solar alone get me off grid? The answer to this question is “yes,” but keep reading if you want more details. Using ...

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 ...

If your home is like mine and you don’t have central air conditioning, then trying to keep the house as cool as possible when it’s hot outside is important. One very common appliance that can really heat up a house ...