Over the past five years, my wife and I have built many outbuildings and tackled numerous projects around our homestead. First came the chicken coop, followed by a greenhouse, a garden, a dog kennel, ...

Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help limit climate change by liberating us from fossil fuels – but do you know what actually makes the technology tick? It’s not as complex as ...

In an era marked by increasing energy demands and an escalating awareness of environmental sustainability, the pursuit of off-grid power solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Off-Grid Power ...

SANTA ROSA -- Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun. On Thursday, firefighters got a hands-on lesson on how they ...

With a pedal generator, you can turn human effort into usable energy—ideal for off-grid setups, emergency backups, or just a fun DIY project. This guide gives you a fast-track look at how pedal ...

For those of us who like to wrangle electrons from time to time, there are some exceptional deals out there for low (or at least lower) cost imported test equipment. If you’re willing to part with a ...

We’re approaching the halfway point of summer, so there’s still time to fire up the grill, tackle those unfinished DIY projects, or go on a camping trip. But as fall nears, it’s also a good time to ...