Few things can be more thrilling and life-affirming than slicing through the open water while on a boat. Hair billowing in the wind, the spray lashing your face—it’s a feeling of unbridled freedom and...

Planning an event can be a stressful experience — even if you’re a professional. It can be overwhelming, from organising guests to finding a suitable location. The last thing you need to add to...

Many homeowners have sheds where they perform their workshop projects, repair household items, store power tools and other items, or shelter animals. If you're going off-grid with your shed, solar power is the most...

Solar-powered container houses are becoming a popular alternative to traditional real estate properties. Container houses offer many advantages, including being eco-friendly, portable, and low-cost.  Solar generators are portable battery storage systems powered by solar panels...

If you’re considering purchasing solar panels — or you already have — it’s a good idea to understand what maintenance they need and how much it costs.  Fortunately, maintaining photovoltaic (PV) modules is easy. You...

Hiking, camping, and backpacking are relatively safe and enriching activities for everyone. For many, however, going completely off-grid on an extended hiking or camping trip isn't an option. A portable solar panel and generator...

You don't always have the luxury of easily accessible power sources on many construction sites and DIY projects. Whether you're building from the ground up or stationed in a work shed, your power tools...

People often get confused when talking about the “efficiency” of solar panels. Since “efficient” and “efficiency” are commonly used words, it’s easy to overlook that PV panel efficiency is a highly specific metric. Solar panel systems...