How would you get hot water without the electric grid? You might consider any of the following methods…

A chart showing lead acid battery freeze temperature versus its state of charge. Yes, it can freeze, especially if the charge is very low.

How-to clean your own chimney with these simple tools. Either with a manual brush and rods, or a drill attachment kit.

Improve Heat Efficiency With a Fireplace Fireback Fireplace Reflectors, also knows as a Fireback, improve fireplace efficiency. Fireplaces are not very heat efficient compared to other sources of home heating. But who can resist a nice cozy fire in the fireplace! Unfortunately lots of heat is wasted as it goes right up the chimney. The…

Every battery generator (also known as portable power stations) has a Watt Hours (Wh) rating. Here’s what it means, and some examples…

You might find this interesting. A particular difference between an ordinary generator and something like a Jackery Portable Power Station.

I was looking for a cold weather extension cord made in America. When I found it, I realized that I’ve bought other products from them too…

Picking a compact refrigerator / freezer to run off grid from batteries and solar power. How to figure out the system choices…

A list of average electricity usage per home for each state in the U.S., and a list of energy usage per home by appliances and systems.

Charge controller sizing for solar panels, watts & amps. How to do the math and figure out what size charge controller you need.