I’m not an enthusiast so I’m just hoping for a tallboy EV that is comfortable, quiet, and cushy in the future...like an EV La-Z-Boy in a box with wheels for my 26 mile morning commute. I was hoping for the new Soul EV but it doesn’t look like we will ever get that in the states. hopefully something like it will come…

Love the work you are doing to the leaf. If I wasn’t such a big guy and could fit in one, and if I had a shorter commute, I would love this car. As for colors I’m a fan of a deep blue. I can’t stand all the blue accents on EVs but if the whole thing was blue that would be a nice touch (like dude blue or relic blue)…

I worked at a rental car company between 2007 and 2010. pretty accurate information here, but there are a lot of changing variables so make sure to call the rental company at least 24 hours in advance so they can let you know their procedure. for several months I worked at an office near an army base and had several…

I can’t say that I’m drooling over the Nissan Re-Leaf Prototype but I dare say that a “tall boy” EV, like the new Kia Soul (that looks like the U.S. WON’T be getting) especially something with sliding rear doors...now that is something I can get behind. I’m thinking like an EV Suzuki Spacia Gear with slightly larger…

I’m all for education of consumers and builders but until government code changes, production builders, who build the majority of homes in the US, will still be producing homes that are at or marginally above the code minimum. 

Surprisingly enough, This Old House has been on the cutting edge of building science for decades. Their Weston Project that aired back in 2008 featured Bensonwood homes, which is an excellent and incredibly energy efficient prefab builder. Although most people might be aware of their programming it tends to fall on an…

Something most people don’t really think about is the air within your home is constantly leaking (to varying degrees) from holes in your home. This is a normal process, but should be more readily controlled if possible (i.e. air sealing and using an ERV). When you use a vent hood, you force the air out of your home…

this article and the recommendations seem a bit dated. instead of jumper cables just get a jump starter battery. I don’t know anyone under 40 who carries jumper cables or an old fashioned heavy booster box around in their car anymore but my whole family uses jump starter batteries. most of them also have usb outputs…

this article and the recommendations seem a bit dated. instead of jumper cables just get a jump starter battery. I…

Now you got me wondering if when cars were invented there were people who legit wanted them to neigh like horses.  

There is also a lower temp canning method published by chef steps that has a 1:1 water to vinegar ratio brine and uses quart or smaller jars in a sous vide bath of 140 degrees for 2.5 hours. this method is not USDA approved but was endorsed by Douglas Baldwin. the recipe states the jars should be shelf stable for 6…

Given I may not fit in a Soul EV, I was still really looking forward to it being released in the US. Of all the reasonably priced currently produced EVs in the US I like the look of the new Soul EV the best. It will be a real shame if it isn’t made available here.

I get what you’re saying, and I’ve been down that road before, but you are better off not judging a book by its cover. I would love an EV but being 6 and a half feet tall and not a bean pole, a pickup truck may be my best option to get into one in the near future despite the fact that I work at a desk all day and…

I would love an EV or PHEV but I also want to murder whoever decided they all need blue accents.  I was looking at the Niro EV the other day and thinking to myself how much I hate those blue accents.  I just want a normal looking car is that so much to ask!

child seats, for one, tall drivers could be a reason as well.

“...even speed cameras for watching roads...”

For years now I’ve been using Trader Joe’s dried and pitted Montmorency Cherries soaked in brandy for my bourbon Manhattans (the family cocktail) instead of the standard Maraschino cherry. I just mix them together with some simple syrup to taste and refrigerate.

If only I could get a cool boxy SUV like a Ford Flex in a hybrid or ev configuration with rear van doors by a reliable Manufacturer... oh wait, that describes the Toyota TJ cruiser, can they won’t be available in the US... :(

Something often overlooked when considering stove efficiency is the required ventilation associated with it that impacts space heating and cooling. When it comes to gas stoves, a minimum of 300-500 CFM is required to be ventilated when the stove is in use. some manufactures even suggest higher CFM rating for…

you are correct in that most induction cooktops and ranges are expensive, but the reasoning for that isn’t the technology, it is because induction is treated as a luxury item and production is low. when they become more mainstream as a result of legislation like this the price will decrease due to economies of scale.…

You hit the nail on the head here. when most people think of electric stoves they imagine a stove with a heating element but induction is also electric and much more efficient and provides better control of the heat than standard electric and even gas. while you will have to use compatible cookware (cookware with a…