No Rest For The Weary
Here in Florida, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the pollen is making people miserable, and I really want to get the gardens planted. But, it’s mid March, and we are in the freeze belt. That’s right, you heard me, the freeeze belt. Florida has one, and we live in it, and it [...]
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The sCharger-5 Solar Charger Really Saved the Day in a Recent Power Outage that Lasted for Weeks
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 Suntactics is meeting the critical demand to provide sCharger-5s to customers who want to be prepared for emergencies like earthquakes, floods and hurricanes where power is interrupted for days or even weeks. Customers realize from experience the sCharger-5 is a very important emergency preparedness and survival tool. [...]
The Bullitt Center — ‘The Greenest Office Building in the World’ Opening on Earth Day — Heralds A New Era of High Performance Building Design
Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 The Bullitt Center opening on Earth Daythe first urban building of its kind and commonly regarded as the greenest office building in the worldnot only represents the level of sustainability possible in a city setting, it signifies a shift in the actual process of how buildings are designed and [...]
Off the grid survival supplies
The reality of living off grid is far from a fantasy, but you must be prepared for any disaster that might arise. I would like to introduce you to a site that is very interesting and will help prepare you for survival. Living off grid can be challenging and could potentially be the way of [...]
Energy Independence
DIY Hydrogen Generator Kits ofr Gas and Diesel
One of the absolute best parts of my “Day Job”, is all the amazing people I get to meet. And, as much as I would like to stay home and research all the projects on my list, well, my better half would kill me if I didn’t leave the house. Over the weekend I met [...]
Survalent Technology Commissions New SCADA System for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia
MISSISSAUGA, ON (PRWEB) March 02, 2013 Survalent Technology, the most trusted provider of smart grid solutions for the control room, announced today that it has commissioned a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for Habersham Electric Membership Corporation, Georgia. Habersham Electric Membership Corporation (HEMC) is an innovative, member-owned cooperative and community leader [...]
Off Grid Living-You Can Do It Too
More and more people are realizing that you can still enjoy modern amenities while enjoying the independence of off grid living. Being off the grid means being exactly that, off the grid. No power lines, no electric bills, and being free of utility grid demands, not to mention their ever-rising rates. Off grid living is [...]
Popular Articles
Wilson Elementary School Switches on the Solar Panels Donated by the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 01, 2013 Woodrow Wilson Montessori School and the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club have flipped the switch on the schools new solar panels, which will provide a renewable source of energy for the H.I.S.D. magnet school and help students learn about solar energy. The solar system was made possible by a [...]
Recycle/Renew/Repurpose
Cardboard boxes
Don’t you hate weeding your garden? Matt usually plants the gardens and then it comes time for me to check on things. The worst part is that I really don’t know where to walk. Sometimes is pretty obvious but other times it’s not. Some friends of our just unpacked a ton of boxes so we [...]
Natural Health Care
The Secret To Lowering Blood Sugar Quickly
Try this. The next time your blood sugar is high, drink water. That’s right…plain old WATER. Water is powerful and will help dilute high blood sugar. Drink a big gulp (48 oz) of water. Wait 1 hour. Test your blood sugar again. Wait another hour. Test again. Continue drinking after the big gulp until you [...]
Recycle/Renew
Cardboard boxes
Don’t you hate weeding your garden? Matt usually plants the gardens and then it comes time for me to check on things. The worst part is that I really don’t know where to walk. Sometimes is pretty obvious but other times it’s not. Some friends of our just unpacked a ton of boxes so we [...]
Used coffee grounds
After you make your morning coffee, what do you do with the grounds? If you throw them in the garbage then congratulations, you just joined about 85% of the wasteful people in the world. Believe it or not, used coffee grounds are very good for your soil. If you live in Florida like we do, [...]
Homemade Paper
Here is a great tutorial on how to make paper. We found this at one of our favorite sites called Instructables.
I’ve been rocking my handmade paper out newspaper and other types of “recyclable” papers, but I found that already recycled paper (post-consumer) is the best for achieving durable yet flexible handmade paper.
The Bullitt Center — ‘The Greenest Office Building in the World’ Opening on Earth Day — Heralds A New Era of High Performance Building Design
Seattle, Wash. (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 The Bullitt Center opening on Earth Daythe first urban building of its kind and commonly regarded as the greenest office building in the worldnot only represents the level of sustainability possible in a city setting, it signifies a shift in the actual process of how buildings are designed and [...]
RTS Home Accents 50-Gallon Rain Water Collection Barrel Stand
Creates offset between spigot and ground. Makes general use of rain barrel easier. Fill watering cans with ease. Flat back to sit flush against a wall Durable and rigid. Create a larger offset between the spigot and the ground, making it easier to fill watering cans and for general use. For use with RTS 50-Gallon [...]
Sunforce 37126 260W Crystalline Solar Kit
High efficiency crystalline solar panels Ideal for 12 volt battery charging and use in remote location Completely weatherproof for added durability Connect multiple kits for more power Includes: 2 x 130 watt solar panels, 30 A digital charger contoller, 200 W inverter, wiring, brackets, screws, and a voltage tester The Sunforce 260-Watt Crystalline Solar Kit [...]
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