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What Appliances Will A 4000-watt Generator Run?
Living off grid doesnʻt mean you have to go without lifeʻs modern conveniences. I’ve been doing this for years, and while I mainly rely on solar panels and natural light, I have a backup generator to power some must-have appliances, just in case. A 4000 watt Generator...
What Appliances Will A 2000 Watt Generator Run?
I did a lot of research when trying to choose a new generator to replace my old one. I ended up purchasing a Honda 2200eu Generator because it was affordable, dependable, quiet and could power almost anything I asked of it, in moderation of course. A 2000 watt...
All About Growing Vanilla
One of the few places in the United States where you can grow vanilla is right here in Hawai’i. It’s a pretty new crop to the islands, only having been cultivated for just over 20 years. Because it likes to climb, vanilla grows best alongside trees or up columns that...
Growing Papayas For Constant Production
One of the best things about living in a tropical climate is the ability to grow delicious fruit year-round. One of the tastiest and most nutritious tropical fruits is papaya. They can be enjoyed green. or ripe and juicy. While papaya trees grow rapidly from...
Off Grid Fridge – The Complete Guide
When I decided to go off grid, I knew that I was not going to ditch a fridge. I had to come up with a long-term option for my lifestyle that would feel comfortable. Lucky for us, fridge technology has come a long way in making it that much easier for those of us off...
How to Clean a Propane Fridge
Many people living off grid have a propane fridge. Itʻs a great option if you donʻt have enough electricity to power up a conventional, electric fridge. What few propane owners fail to do though is keep their propane fridges clean. Every 6 months, you...
Month To Month In The Tropical Garden
