Green Living

Make your own soda or seltzer at home in just seconds, wth no clean-up! No need to bother with lugging home heavy bottles and then having them go flat. With the Soda-Club® Home Soda Maker, you’ll make your own great tasting seltzer or soda in a variety of flavors, anytime at your fingertips. It’s fun, easy and ready in seconds. 3-year warranty. The Fountain Jet home soda makers is sleek and simple to use and complements any kitchen decor. Make soda or seltzer at the push of a button... Read Full Story

The Sunforce 50044 60 Watt Solar Charging Kit gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your batteries charged. This kit is excellent for cabins, remote power, back-up power, and 12-volt battery charging. The kit includes a PVC mounting frame, 7 Amp charge controller, 175-watt inverter, and wiring/connection cables. And with the built-in blocking diode technology, this charger kit is designed to protect against battery discharge at night. You can also use this kit to... Read Full Story

The Sunforce 60012 7 Amp Charge Controller prevents overcharging of 12-volt batteries. It is intended for use with 12-volt solar panels, and can handle up to 7 amps of array current and up to 100 watts of solar power. The controller is easy to use with a charging light that indicates that your battery is charging, and a green light that indicates a fully charged battery. The 60012 measures 4 x 1 x 2.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs one pound. Be sure your solar charger doesn’t over do it. When... Read Full Story

The Sunforce 44444 400 Watt Wind Generator uses wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Constructed from lightweight, weatherproof cast aluminum, this generator is also a great choice for powering pumps or charging batteries for large power demands. With a maximum power up to 400 watts or 27 amps, this device features a fully integrated regulator that automatically shuts down when the batteries are completely charged. The 44444 is virtually maintenance free with only... Read Full Story

As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the power grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and energy independence in a rural setting. Author William Kemp and his wife designed their own high-efficiency off-grid home in 1991. They worked methodically to produce a home which has all of the standard “middle-class” creature comforts while using six times less heating, cooling, and electrical energy... Read Full Story