A $12 power meter helped me test which electronics in my home were the biggest energy vampires. The result caught me off ...

The recent cold snap has resulted in an unprecedented spike in energy usage. Duke Energy's plea for reduced consumption stems from the necessity to alleviate pressure on the energy grid. This ...

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Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.

Van life is huge in North America, but it's also become quite popular over here in Europe. Today, I'm taking a break from discussing American-made campers and instead looking at what Europeans can do ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...

SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Zipcar to launch the Northeast’s first off‑grid, mobile DC fast‑charging hub for shared EVs. The goal is to bring ...

A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine Some five billion people in remote and ...

Van building is an art – the best projects beautifully balance functionality with aesthetics. Of course, each person will have a different vision of what this balance is like. Today, I'm discussing a ...