A Beginner's Guide To Going Off The Grid - San Francisco Chronicle

A Beginner's Guide To Going Off The Grid San Francisco Chronicle So how exactly do you accomplish living off the grid? Cut the Electric Cord First, let's define "going off the grid." This typically means that you don't rely on the main power grid for your electricity, but it also includes completely disconnecting ...

Groceries on the Cheap and Chic: Frugal Eating in an Epicurean Town - Patch.com

Groceries on the Cheap and Chic: Frugal Eating in an Epicurean Town Patch.com Living in a tourist destination can have its pros and cons: Yes, we can walk into any local grocery store and pick up a great bottle of wine, ready-made lunch items and freshly-picked pluots. But, what about the rest of us that call Sonoma home and ... and more »

Engadget's tablet buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition - Engadget

Engadget's tablet buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition Engadget It means it's high-time that we cast a fresh glance over the tablet landscape, took in a deep breath of slate-infused air and exhaled a hearty Engadget tablet buyer's guide. We've been running the smartphone equivalent for a little while now, ... and more »

The Dedicated Gamer's Guide to Living Room Furni... - Houston Press (blog)

The Dedicated Gamer's Guide to Living Room Furni... Houston Press (blog) Now we've gone searching for the best way to outfit your living room with video game style. The N64 doesn't get near enough credit as a system, even though without Ocarina of Time and Super Mario 64 a good half of all games wouldn't even exist. and more »

A quick locals-only guide to finding beach house rentals - Charleston City Paper

Charleston City Paper

A quick locals-only guide to finding beach house rentals Charleston City Paper Fortunately, rental rates are far cheaper outside of the Memorial Day-to-Labor Day window. "A month-long winter stay can cost really close to what you'd pay for a week in the summer," says Colin Landrith, a vacation specialist with Avocet Properties on ... and more »