by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
Solar power has become quite popular lately, coming in two main varieties: Grid-tie and off-grid. Which one is right for you? I've been living off the power grid for almost 25 years and am here to walk you through this important topic. By the end of this post, you'll... 
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
If you'd like to get more power from your solar panels, without any additional cost, this is for you! And this tip especially helps in winter months when the weather causes your solar array to be less productive. Here we go... The Theory When the sun's rays arrive at... 
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Kitchen
Last month we were pretty hard-up and did the unthinkable... We had to buy "applesauce" from the store. And what is worse...we were actually eating it! Yes, we don't put much stock in the nondescript, store-bought, beige colored substances that loosely resemble... 
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Kitchen
Okay, Nick here. This is Lisa's post, but I just have to give a quick intro. I’m a granola guy. No, not in the cultural sense. But I really like to eat granola for breakfast. I could eat it for breakfast 300 days a year (or more)! And for years, Lisa has worked to... 
by Nick Meissner | Off Grid Power
One night it happens…the storm of the decade hits and your power is out. Your water is gone within a couple flushes, your freezer is going to start thawing out, and the food in your fridge will start spoiling shortly. But no worries…remember that generator you bought...