You can harness the power of the sun's rays to charge your electric vehicle. Here's how many solar panels you'll need to do it. Driving an Electric vehicle is one way to help reduce the impact you ...

Trying to figure out if it's worth it to install solar panels? Doing some math will tell you how much you could save. As energy costs continue to rise, you might be looking for a way to save money on ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Understanding watt-hours will help you survive power outages and off-grid adventures. Understanding watt-hours ...

The following is a guide on how to calculate the requirements needed to power any appliance in the home using these three models as examples. With this guide, it is now easy to determine the number of ...

Most homeowners will need between 15 and 22 solar panels to cover their electricity use, but the exact number depends on three main factors: how much power your household consumes, how much sunlight ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

Between more folks living off the grid or nomadic lifestyles and an increasing number of extended power outages due to extreme weather events and an unstable power grid, the market for battery backups ...

Driving an Electric vehicle is one way to help reduce the impact you have on the planet, but did you know that you can take ...

Best solar investments for your home. Off-grid solar systems generate and store power wherever the sun shines, making them a great green update to your home. Today, lots of one-stop-shop companies ...