Image of laundry drying on a clothesline

Hang It Out to Dry — and Save 300 kWh

Did you grow up in a home where laundry dried on a clothesline? I did. Since we’re trying to conserve energy, we’re doing it again. I wondered if it’s worth it - and the answer surprised me.

October 5, 2025 · 2 min · Tim Graettinger
Chart of the number of power outages versus their duration.

It Was a Dark and Stormy Afternoon: How We Used Data to Prepare for Our Next Power Outage

The power went out and stayed out… for three days. How do you prepare for the next time?…

May 25, 2025 · 9 min · Tim Graettinger
Graph of our solar production and our energy consumption over time.

Is Our Solar Surplus Big Enough to Drive an EV for Free?

Can our solar system power our house AND an electric vehicle?…

March 3, 2025 · 6 min · Tim Graettinger