I recently visited the Ace Hardware trade show in Chicago, IL. The main theme of the show was sustainable electric tools and hardware. DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ego, and many more had a massive foot print with all the latest in electric battery powered equipment. While visiting each booth they were packed
From increased battery durability to smarter design, electric lawn mowers are improving every year. But how do they compare to their gas-powered counterparts? Here’s what you need to know, and what you should think about, before you decide to buy one: Pro 1: Less noise The first thing you’
Faster, cheaper, greener. 3D printing may reshape the world canvas for good. Or at least…on paper…like all wonderful inventions, it’s been hyped up over the last few years. But what if I told you that Italian architects designed the world’s first 3D-printed house out of dirt1…
I’ve already explored tiny homes, Earthships, passive homes, and also modular homes as more efficient and sustainable alternatives to traditional houses. But what if you could build a home or apartment building that’s not only fire-resistant like concrete but also more efficient and sustainable than conventional homes? Let’
Renewable energy and EVs are just a few pieces of the puzzle for achieving net-zero living. But what if we could combine eco-friendly building materials, energy efficiency, and sustainability, like a passive house, but being heated and cooled by the ground without relying on the electrical grid? It's
Owning a home is an important life milestone for a lot of people, but the ever increasing cost of construction materials and affordable housing is a major roadblock. And on top of that, traditional construction methods and materials cause a surprising amount of gas emissions and waste. But there are
Nowadays you can use 3D printing for producing pretty much everything. Vegan meat1, fancy shoes2 or even a wall-climbing robot.3 ...Wait...a what? Anyway, what if you could print your house? That would be a life-changer, right? The winner of NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge4 developed a living
When building a house, homeowners have several ways to power their heating and cooling systems, like oil, natural gas, or electricity. But there’s another option right below our feet. You can install geothermal heating and cooling at you home, but is it worth the cost? And how does it hold up?
Exploring Passing House Design - 90% Energy Savings! What if I told you that it’s possible to build a house that uses up to 90% less energy than your current house? And combining that with solar panels you could heat, cool, and even charge an EV for just a few hundred dollars a year? Let’s take a cl
Imagine a skyscraper with smart windows and walls made from fungus … yes, a fungus. Let’s explore green building and the future of construction. And can going net-zero really make a difference?
I just replaced one of the last gasoline-powered machines that I own: my 10 year old Ariens snow blower. The replacement? The brand new Ego Power+ 24 inch self-propelled 2-stage snow blower. We all know that batteries and the cold don’t go well together, so how does the Ego Power+ Snow blower hold u
Is a battery lawn mower worth it? My channel is all about smart and sustainable technologies, but I never thought that I’d be wanting to talk about ... a lawn mower. But here we are. I’ve been using an electric Ego lawn mower for the past 5 years, but just upgraded to the newest (2020) Ego Power+ 21
