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Free Solar System Calculator: Size Your Off-Grid Setup in Minutes
One of the most common questions we get from rural homeowners exploring solar is: “How big of a system do I actually need?” The answer depends on your location, your…
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Raspberry Pi Home Automation for Rural Properties
If you live in a rural area like I do, you probably have a lot more “stuff” to keep track of than your city-dwelling friends. Solar panels on the barn,…
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GMRS Radios for Rural Properties: Voice Communication That Works When Cell Service Doesn’t
If you live on a rural property, you already know the frustration: cell service drops out, WiFi doesn’t reach the barn, and when severe weather rolls through, you need a…
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Building a Smart Weather Station for Your Rural Property
Your smartphone’s weather app tells you what’s happening 20 miles away at the nearest airport. Out here, that’s useless. A ridge, a creek bottom, or even a tree line can…
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Rural Internet Backup Options: Never Lose Connection When It Matters
Your fiber goes down. Your fixed wireless tower loses power. Your Starlink dish gets buried in snow. If you work from home — or just depend on internet for security…
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EV Charging on Rural Properties: The Complete Setup Guide
Electric vehicles make more sense in rural areas than most people think. Cheap overnight electricity, solar potential, and never needing to drive to a gas station? Sign me up. But…
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Meshtastic for Rural Communication: Getting Started with Off-Grid Mesh Networking
Cell service is spotty. Internet goes down during storms. Your neighbor is a mile away. Sound familiar? Meshtastic might be the communication solution you’ve been looking for. Meshtastic is an…
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7 Raspberry Pi Projects That Are Perfect for Rural Homesteads
From weather stations to security cameras, these Raspberry Pi projects are ideal for rural homes. Practical, affordable, and built for off-grid living.