On one ordinary day back in 2012, a hefty envelope turned up in my snail mail containing a very kind letter along with a mechanical drawing so detailed it made me want to chew my hair.

This simple invention, Sun Oven, is everything I need to cook, dehydrate, bake and even pasteurize water, should that need ...

DIY solar installation is legal in most areas, provided you meet building codes, get permits, and pass inspections for ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Researchers at Michigan State University will study the effects on soil health, groundwater, and ecosystems of installing solar panels among farmlands. A five-year, $3.6 million ...

Recently I’ve come across a bunch of articles on how to build your own external drive, which is interesting because there are some perfectly good pre-built external drives available already. But after ...

Sauerkraut, a must for stadium brats and roast pork, is simple and easy to make. It relies on a simple hands-off recipe that requires just two ingredients — cabbage and salt. Given the right ...

Any skier can understand the urge to improve their equipment. Few take matters into their own hands like Jamie Kunka. The avid backcountry skier has effectively found a way to blend his love of snowy ...

In an earlier article, I covered all things energy consumption and efficiency, but in this article, the focus is on energy production. As soon as the utility connected the electricity at the end of ...

An increasing number of homeowners is interested in switching to solar energy to save money on bills and reduce environmental impact. However, some contractors are misinformed about the logistics, ...