Solar Panel Battery Backups: How to Add a Battery Backup to Your System
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Solar Panel Battery Backups: How to Add a Battery Backup to Your System

If you live in an area that experiences frequent power outages or extreme weather conditions, adding a solar panel battery backup to your system can be a lifesaver.  A few years ago, we had a power cut that lasted well over 12 hours. Luckily, it was during the summer, so heating wasn’t an issue, and…

The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil
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The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil

I’ve always been interested in the idea of composting because I care a lot about being environmentally friendly, and I like to garden.  I can remember the sense of achievement after observing my first compost pile transform from food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-dense, black soil. I thought I was doing my part to…

Clean Energy Sources for Off-Grid Living: Exploring Sustainable Power Options
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Clean Energy Sources for Off-Grid Living: Exploring Sustainable Power Options

Are you itching to ditch the grid and live off the land? We have been musing over this idea for some time now. We want to decrease our carbon footprint and increase our self-reliance. We’ve got an allotment where we grow our own veggies, and now we’re hunting for sustainable energy sources to power our…

Mastering Energy Efficiency: The Key to a Sustainable and Comfortable Home
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Mastering Energy Efficiency: The Key to a Sustainable and Comfortable Home

Energy efficiency is all about using less energy to accomplish the same tasks. For homeowners, this means reducing the energy we use to heat and cool our homes, power our appliances and devices, and light our rooms.  When I first moved into our home, I noticed the energy bills were much higher than expected. After…

Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet
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Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet

Taking care of our teeth is essential for our overall health, but some traditional dental products and procedures are bad for the environment.  It means using natural and eco-friendly dental products, using less water, saving energy, getting rid of dental products in the right way, and more. Plastic toothbrushes, floss, and other dental products contribute…

Rainwater Harvesting Calculators: Estimating Your Water Needs and Savings
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Rainwater Harvesting Calculators: Estimating Your Water Needs and Savings

Our garden and allotment thrive on the water we collect and preserve throughout the year. In the face of climate change and increasing water scarcity, water conservation is becoming increasingly crucial. We can lessen our dependence on municipal water, save money on water bills, and help protect valuable resources by installing rainwater harvesting systems. To…

Off-Grid Water Solutions: Harvesting, Filtering, and Storing Water
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Off-Grid Water Solutions: Harvesting, Filtering, and Storing Water

Access to clean, safe off-grid water is essential for survival, and for those who live off-grid, finding ways to secure this vital resource can be even more challenging. This is especially true for those who have an allotment, garden, or are interested in self-sufficiency, as they must find their own methods of obtaining water. As…

Surviving the Cold: A Guide to Preparing Strawberry Plants for Winter
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Surviving the Cold: A Guide to Preparing Strawberry Plants for Winter

Winter can be a difficult season for gardeners, especially those who have delicate plants like strawberries. Proper strawberry plant preparation can make the difference between a successful harvest and a tragic loss. This article aims to provide gardeners with a detailed approach on preparing their strawberry plants for winter. Winter can provide a lot of…

Say Goodbye to Paper Towels: 6 Sustainable Alternatives to Try
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Say Goodbye to Paper Towels: 6 Sustainable Alternatives to Try

Did you know that the average person uses approximately 100 pounds of paper towels annually, with the majority of them ending up in landfills? When paper towels are made and thrown away, they have a big effect on the environment, from cutting down trees to using a lot of energy to letting methane gas out…