When you have an RV, camper van, or boat, you sometimes need to plug into shore power. Yes, “shore power” started as a maritime term. But now, it applies to any kind of larger vehicle with on-board batteries that need to be charged. Sometimes, you can meet all your power needs with your alternator and …
Outdoor wireless remote outlets can be put to a lot of good purposes. You might hook them up to seasonal holiday lighting. They might be used for controlling sprinkler systems or humidifiers. And once they’re setup, you can save a lot of time and energy while micromanaging your outlets. But before you can get there, …
These days, millions of people are installing solar panels on their property. This can be for any number of reasons. For one thing, there’s the obvious benefit to the environment, and the warm, fuzzy feeling of lowering your carbon footprint. For another thing, you can save money on your monthly power bill, and potentially pay …
There’s an old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to events that are completely inevitable. And if there’s any word that applies to foul weather, it’s “inevitable.” No matter where you live, there’s some kind of disaster that’s virtually guaranteed to happen. …
Nowadays, we are more reliant than ever before on our electronics. When the power goes out for more than a few minutes, most people start to get nervous. Does my phone have enough charge? What about my laptop? When can I use my coffee maker again? These might sound like minor concerns, but think about …