If you’re in a snow zone, consider your solar panel snow removal methods, whether they’re on the roof, or ground mounts…

I review two good choices for a solar battery charger AA size (and more). One is a standalone unit. The other, folding solar panel & charger unit.

A chart of battery voltage versus State Of Charge, SOC, percentage and Specific Gravity for 6, 12, 24, and 48 volt battery banks.

Comparing Lithium Iron, Nickel Iron, and Lead Acid batteries for Off-Grid energy storage. Chart reveals important factors to consider when choosing.

Instructions how to make your own diy Olive Oil Lamp (vegetable oil lamp) with a coat-hanger, wick, and a home canning jar.

I’ve determined some of the lowest cost candles – cost per hour comparison of Tea light, Votive, Taper/Candlestick, and Pillar style.

Here’s why most grid-tied solar systems don’t work when the electric grid goes down. But it doesn’t have to be that way…

Many people think 120 F is the best hot water heater temperature. No, it’s not. Here’s why, what it should be, and how to get best of both worlds…

The Kill A Watt meter measures appliance power consumption, (kWh) watts over time. I use several. Here’s how it works, and why I use them…

I originally wrote this back in 2012. I came across it recently, and liked it. So I’m republishing it for…