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Power Outage – What to Do – Part 2

Power Outage – What to Do – Part 2

Aug. 26 | Continuing with the discussion on power outages and what should we do to minimize the consequences of such an event, we come to emergency food. Food is crucial in emergency situations, so you should have enough of it when you’re stuck at home during...

Power Outage – What to Do – Part 1

Power Outage – What to Do – Part 1

Aug. 23 | Most of us already experienced power outages by now. In fact, millions of Americans do yearly. Yet we don’t really know what to do at that time. Whenever they happen, they represent a huge hit to the economy. The statistics say that the average American...

The Invisible Demons of Pollution

The Invisible Demons of Pollution

Jul. 22 | With all this political talk, I bet you haven’t had time to think about your health and the environmental causes of illnesses. Just recently, I bumped into a statistic that shows that 2.5 million people die before age because of pollution. 47,000 people...

The Fire Threat

The Fire Threat

Jul. 22 | Lately, I’ve been talking on and on about cutting ties with the government and get off the grid. I just read an expert opinion about how people who want to be independent from the government tend to move into places where the government is less active,...

6 Benefits of Using a Geothermal Heat Pump

6 Benefits of Using a Geothermal Heat Pump

Jul. 8 | If you are like most people, you have been investigating alternative energies that can help to save you money while also reducing your impact on the environment. A geothermal heat pump (GHP) is one affective way to heat your home while also reducing your...

How to Use a Grid

How to Use a Grid

Jul. 8 | As promised, I’m back with some super useful information on how to save money by using a grid. Using a wind turbine to produce energy can not only help you minimize your environmental impact, but it can also go a long way in saving you money. A wind...

Prefab Green Homes

Prefab Green Homes

Jul. 8 | If you don’t think you have the energy and patience to transform your house in an alternative energy friendly environment, you can always go for the prefabricated green houses, they come in a kit! Prefab green homes are easy to assemble and loaded with...

Thin Film Solar Panels

Thin Film Solar Panels

Jul. 8 | Solar power technology has just taken a giant leap forward, enabling speedier growth of solar powered products and energy solutions in the everyday market. For years, solar power technology has been a part of everyday life–to the point where many people...

10 Tips to Go Green

10 Tips to Go Green

Jul. 8 | In my articles so far I went on and on about my neighbor Bob – for a reason! The guy took going green very seriously and so far, he is only collecting the advantages! There are two main reasons that should convince in into going green: it’s a small...

Solar Energy – A History Lesson

Solar Energy – A History Lesson

Jul. 8 | Hope you’re all doing well and have started to think of solar energy as a viable and great change in your home. If your faith in alternative energy is still a little shaky, maybe a little history would help – it’s always useful to understand the...