Use the following to calculate your home’s wattage and battery life. Doc’s #1 Power Station Pick is Below the Chart (He owns two) Recommended Power Backup: Pecron F5000 Looking for a robust whole-home backup […]
Powering Your Home: The Hybrid Generator and Power Station Setup When the grid goes down, having a solid backup power plan isn’t just about comfort—it’s about keeping your household running smoothly. In this guide, I’ll […]
Protect Your Home and Solar System Against Lightning When we talk about “lightning protecting” a home solar or backup power system, most people think about circuit breakers. But if a lightning strike hits nearby or […]
Top Picks Best Generator and Battery Backups for 2026 Doc reviews his top picks in the generator and battery back-ups category for 2026 for long term power outages. There are also many accessories that he […]
Farm House Renovation and Off Grid Solar After three long years the farm house and farm property is finally done. Over 100 projects over three years and now Doc can relax a bit. The 40 […]
Automatic Gate Opener Review Doc dives deep into the technical aspects of the Ghost Controls gate opener system that he installed on both gates. He explains the integration of the more complex high-tech items that […]
Best Gravel for Driveways In this video Doc explains the best gravel for driveways. After building roads mostly from scratch, Doc has finally realized that Crush and Run is by far the best choice for […]
How to Clean and Restore Old Wood Decks Doc shows how to clean and restain old wood decks to make them like new again. Doc pressure washes the deck then applies an oil based stain […]
HVAC Soft Start and Whole House Surge Protection Doc goes over both soft starts for HVAC / air conditioning / heat pumps and reviews his results. The soft start on the heat pump reduced the […]
Prevent Frozen Pipes and Irrigation Winterizing Doc gives some tips on preventing frozen pipes as well as how to winterize your irrigation system in the southern zones. Frozen pipes happen every day when temps drop […]
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