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Simple Tips to Start Transitioning to Solar Energy

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If you’re considering switching to solar energy in your home or business, you have probably been doing your research. Cost, weather, installation, and other factors can be significant influences on your decision to go solar. Before you decide to make the big switch, here are a few ways you can take baby steps towards sustainable energy.   Indoor Solar Lights Moving towards   indoor solar lights   can be an easy first step towards using solar energy in your home. Even if you aren’t comfortable completely transitioning to solar lighting, keeping a few solar powered lanterns on hand is smart for emergencies and when your grid-powered electricity goes out during a storm or other occasion.   Solar powered lanterns   are safer than and can provide cleaner and brighter lighting than traditional bulbs because of their LED design. If you’re ready to move towards a bigger system, check out lighting system kits that include tube lights, hanging bulbs, and wall switches. These are often des
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Upgrade & Organize Your Old Backyard Shed with 5 Easy Tips

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If you’re short on garage space, a garden shed is a fantastic solution for storing your outdoor gardening and yard supplies. They can even be used commercially too, and are great for decluttering cramped warehouses or packed offices. Depending on your organizational needs, a backyard shed can be a simple four-walled structure or larger for more storage. Sometimes it can be easy to throw things into a shed and forget about what’s in there, or you realize your organizational skills need some help. Upgrade your old garden shed with these 5 easy tips to utilize your space better and update your organization. Seasonal Cleaning Just like every other part of your home, your shed needs spring cleaning, too. Start with clearing out the clutter and sweeping the floor, removing cobwebs, and dusting shelves and tables. If your shed has windows, clean them inside and out, looking for any crevices that might need resealing. Before you put all of your stuff back into the shed, t
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Create an Adorable Backyard Oasis with Your Own She Shed

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The “man cave” had its era. Now it’s time for the “She Shed.” A She Shed is a free-standing structure, shed or otherwise, in your backyard used as a creative space, reading nook, or whatever else you dream up. This home improvement trend slowly invaded Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds everywhere the last few years, and now it’s easy to cultivate a mini-vacation in your backyard. Here’s a list of a few things to create a cozy She Shed in your backyard as your own personal escape. Solar Lighting After giving your shed a new coat of paint and cleaning the interior, install indoor solar lights to provide your She Shed clean LED lighting. Pick a system that uses a high-efficiency solar panel that charges even in cloudy weather. d.light has easy to install systems that have light switches and USB chargers, too. This way you don’t have to worry about trying to hook up your cozy cove to a power grid and enjoy hassle-free, maintenance-free, eco-friendly illumination.
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Make Your Next Camping Trip Less Rugged with Solar Energy

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From relaxing at your favorite spot at a campground to roughing it backpacking in the mountains, having a fun camping trip is everyone’s goal. No matter your camping style, you should have a clean campsite, packed emergency supplies, and a way to capture the memories you’re making.  Solar power makes all of these happen with clear lighting and clean energy. Solar powered lights , power systems, and other solutions are sustainable tools for any camping trip. Here are a few reasons you should choose solar power camping accessories for your next outdoor adventure.    Solar Charger for Mobile Devices Roughing it doesn’t necessarily mean going tech-free anymore. High-performance, hand-held GPS systems are great for staying on the path and getting to your destination without getting lost. If you take one on a multi-day trek, keeping it charged long enough to get to your destination could be stressful without a solar charger that lasts for over 100 hours. Having a wo
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Solar Energy: Better than the Traditional Power Grid

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In rural communities and off-the-grid areas across the world, solar power is increasingly becoming the preferred source of energy. The combination of the fall of solar panel costs and increased payment plan options has made it easier for low-income families and businesses to choose solar power. The traditional power grid system has failed to keep up with the demand for inexpensive and consistent power. Conservative estimates predict that it will take almost 60 years to connect all of Africa to a traditional power grid.    From installing  indoor solar lights to illuminate homes and businesses to utilizing small power systems to charge mobile devices, solar power is becoming more easily accessible than ever before.  Consistent Power Source Traditional power lines and grids in developing areas, like Africa, consistently deal with power outages and surges. It can cost up to $2000 to connect a single household to a power grid in countries like Rwanda, and the resu
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Why Choose Solar Power for Safer Camping Trips?

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Whether you’re a backpacking fanatic or “once a year” kind of camper, you know that keeping safety gear on hand is necessary for a good trip. Cell phones dying, cars not starting, and campfires in dry weather are all mishaps and hazards that campers often need to be aware of every summer. Solar power provides essential power that is otherwise unreachable on an off-grid trip. Even if you’re preparing for a natural disaster or a fun overnight camping trip, solar power can be the necessity that keeps you safe and ready for anything. Camping in dry conditions can be hazardous for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of campfires. While campfires indulge the traditional “camping experience,” they are often dangerous in dry and hot weather. If you have small children, it can also be worrisome to watch them and keep the fire going at the same time. Solar powered lanterns remove the environmental risk and the safety threat that campfires have.  While they don’t provide
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