A Guide To Owning A Tankless Water Heater

tankless water heater

Fed up with excessive electrical bills? Tired of waiting for your geyser to heat up after one too many showers? Then it’s time that you invest in a tankless water heater! Demand-type water heaters are incredibly successful at overcoming the notorious standby heat loss issue and lengthy waiting times associated with conventional storage water heaters. … Read more

How To Get A LEED Certification For Your Home 

how to get your home LEED certified

With the rise in green buildings, you may be wondering, “How do I get a LEED certification for my home?” LEED is arguably one of the key players at the moment in pushing the adoption of green buildings. These building types are becoming ever more popular thanks to reduced embodied carbon, energy and water consumption, … Read more

LiFePO4 State Of Charge Charts

lifepo4 state of charge charts

Are you looking for LiFePO4 state of charge charts? You’ve come to the right place! LiFePO4 batteries are currently the most efficient energy storage technology. They provide significant advantages such as high energy density and long durability. As opposed to their Lead-acid counterparts, LiFePO4 batteries can be more deeply discharged (80% to 90% maximum recommended … Read more

A Guide To Connecting Rain Barrels

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Using a rainwater barrel is a simple way to store rainwater for reuse; what’s more connecting rain barrels can provide you with more storage space. Not only are rain barrels easy to install, they can also fit into virtually any space. However, these barrels do come with a significant disadvantage; they can only hold an … Read more

Solar Power Bank Not Charging (Causes & Solutions)

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Are you an outdoor enthusiast who relies on a solar power bank for your adventures? Maybe you have a power bank as a reliable backup for emergencies? Either way, discovering that your solar power bank isn’t charging can be a frustrating experience. In this post, we discuss five possible reasons behind solar power bank charging … Read more

10 Best Rain Barrels (Buyers Guide)

best rain barrels

Collecting rainwater in barrels can seem rather complicated, especially when you don’t know where to start or which rain barrel to use. We understand how stressful it can be to choose a suitable rainwater collection storage device for your needs, so here’s a little tip; if you’re unsure about committing to a more extensive system, … Read more

Using A Solar Generator In Your RV (A Complete Guide)

Solar Generator for RV

A solar generator for your RV will provide you everything a gas generator would, only without the loud noise and the toxic gas emissions. Also, you don’t need to spend extra money on gas — solar generators are fully rechargeable by sunlight (using RV solar panels), which is available for free everywhere! In this article, … Read more

How To Build a DIY Rainwater Collection System

DIY rainwater collection system

“It’s been raining so much lately and I’m letting it all go to waste. Maybe it’s time that I build a DIY rainwater collection system?” Sound familiar? Then you’ve come to the right place! Finding DIY tutorials has never been easier. From youtube videos to blog posts, there is an abundance of resources out there. … Read more

What is Vertical Aquaponic Gardening?

Vertical aquaponics

Interested in gardening and aquaculture? Have limited space to do so? Well, we might just have what you are looking for — vertical aquaponic gardening! Vertical aquaponic gardening is defined as an approach to plant growth together with fish in a re-circulating system, where plants are growing upwards. The cycling of nutrients and purification of … Read more

What Is A LEED Certification? (An expert explains)

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The LEED certification system is arguably the largest and most commonly referred to as the green building rating system in the world. It has over 100,000 buildings participating in the rating system. Also, it has rating frameworks for literally all building types, ranging from residential buildings to city and community projects. Its mission is to … Read more

Using A Solar Generator For Your House (A Complete Guide)

solar generator for house

“Do I need a solar generator for my house?” If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that electricity is a basic need. It helps us power anything from everyday appliances such as smartphones and TVs to truly essential medical equipment and food storage systems. It’s therefore understandable why suddenly finding yourself without … Read more

Rainwater Collection Laws (Legalities explained)

rainwater collection laws

“Is it legal to collect rainwater?” You may know a fair bit about rainwater collection, but are you familiar with the legalities surrounding its harvesting? It can be very frustrating and time-consuming to search through the laws and regulations of each state. This is especially true when you’re searching for rainwater regulations that are so … Read more