(time to sweep the solar panels)   When doing any sort of design or even “back of the envelope” calculations…

A Chimney Fire can be caused by as little as 1/8 or 1/4 inch creosote build up in the flue. Here’s how it happens and what to do about it…

Awhile ago we conducted a reader poll asking what wood people burned in their stove for winter heating. There’s quite…

Sealed batteries, particularly the AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery, is becoming increasingly popular for off-grid applications and have always been…

Solar energy is power from the sun. But what about power during the night? Here’s how it’s done:

Many of the batteries used in alternative-energy ‘off-grid’ solar powered systems are Lead-Acid type batteries. Even after over a century…

Wind power may be a good choice (for some), when considering alternative energy sources for either emergency preparedness or simply…

A wood stove may be one of the most important preps for the winter, especially for us northern preppers. Whether…

I’ve recently moved and now have propane gas. I couldn’t be happier about it. Why? Because it is a stand-alone…

square area = 44 miles per side This amazing map illustrates the total area of solar panels that would be…