Difficulties Taking Yourself Off Grid The majority of us are tired of being at the mercy of the big power companies with their outrageous rates and frequent outages. It is the dream of many to not only take their own homes off the grid but to actually sell their excess power back to the big corporate company. Making …
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DIY Chispito Wind Generator Plans
DIY Chispito Wind Generator Plans Sooner or later one way or another we are all going to go off the grid eventually. It might be by choice to cut utility bills, or required because the grid is down long term. Either way wind power is a really viable option because in almost every location has at …
DIY Solar Electronic USB Charger
DIY Solar Electronic USB Charger If you are looking to improve your DIY skills and save money at the same time this easy project is for you. This little garden light hack allows you to charge small electronic devices like phones, MP3 players etc. The cool thing about this little project is you can keep …
DIY Solar for an Outbuilding
DIY Solar for an Outbuilding “Riverwalker” as he is known on the web, decided to make his new shed a bit more practical by providing it with power. However, running power lines to the new structure was not cost effective. So he decided to DIY solar power it! It is obvious how this could be …
Receive Emergency Alert Messages
Receive Emergency Alert Messages You can receive important lifesaving alerts no matter where you are via your cell phone. Without need to download an app or subscribe to a service. I do have this service and can vouch for it! I have received an alert message on my cell phone and when …
DIY Solar Panel Tracker That Follows The Sun
DIY Solar Panel Tracker That Follows The Sun This is a pretty neat tutorial. Make the most of a sunny day by making a DIY solar panel tracker. The project it’s self is pretty simple. You just need a basic idea of electronics. Trust me, I know nothing and I understood this tutorial… The LED sensor …
DIY Windmill Building
DIY Windmill Building Having alternative energy sources for survival is probably on every preppers mind. Also with rising energy costs important to all home owners. Solar is expensive and a bit spotty as it relies on sunshine. With wind generators you are reliant on the wind and ordinarily there is more often still wind even …
How To Use The Internet When Its Gone
How To Use The Internet When Its Gone Crazy to think we are all pretty much reliant on the internet these days! It is a great hub for learning. communicating long distances, voicing and hearing the opinions of others, news, and gossip it’s all right here on the net! So when the system is down whether …
Monitoring Radiation Levels
Monitoring Radiation Levels Nuclear radiation isn’t something we should ignore or take lightly. However, knowing what is rumor and conjecture is equally as important. Taking medication for exposure when the levels aren’t high enough to warrant it is actually as dangerous as ignoring levels that are too high. Below find two websites that allow …