Polly Barks

Polly Barks

Trying to save the planet, one epic email or blog post at a time.

5 Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget - Wildgrid Home

5 Sustainable Home Improvement Ideas on Any Budget

You know you want to stop your house from feeling so dang cold in the winter (or hot in the summer!). You also know you want to do it all sustainably. And on a budget! Are sustainable home improvement ideas on a budget actually a thing? Absolutely. And Wildgrid can help.

7 Ways to Prep Your Home for Winter Weather

7 Ways to Prep Your Home for Winter Weather

The best time to start preparing your home for winter weather is before you've draped the third blanket over yourself! So let's jump right into our 7 favorite ways to prep your home for winter weather. ❄️

5 Things to Consider Before Installing Solar on Your RV - Wildgrid Home

5 Things to Consider Before Installing Solar on Your RV

An RV adventure sounds great... until you realize just how expensive getting an electric hookup every night can be! Instead of handing your hard-earned cash over for expensive lots, why not join the sustainable trend of installing solar on your RV?

Everything You Need to Know About Solar Power for Vans - Wildgrid Home

Everything You Need to Know About Solar Power for Vans

No rent. The open road. Waking up with a new, great view everyday. If #VanLife has been calling, we need to talk about solar panels for your van.

What Really Happens During Solar Panel Installations? - Wildgrid Home

What Really Happens During Solar Panel Installations?

Solar can seem confusing. So many wires and jargon-y terms and lots of potential costs… But the actual installation of a solar panel is actually pretty straightforward! Let's break it down.

Help! How do I choose the best battery for solar charging? - Wildgrid Home

Help! How Do I Choose the Best Battery for Solar Charging?

So you know you want solar. You also know you want solar power even when the skies are grey or your electricity provider goes down. You need a solar battery!

How Solar Pergolas Can Level Up Your Sustainable Home & Garden - Wildgrid Home

How Solar Pergolas Can Level Up Your Sustainable Home & Garden

Solar pergolas: the outdoor design feature offering the ideal mix of energy savings and beautiful design. Not only are they a gorgeous design element, as they become increasingly popular for homeowners looking for solar options, they’re also becoming more affordable.

I Couldn't Get Rooftop Solar. Is Community Solar the Answer? - Wildgrid Home

I Couldn't Get Rooftop Solar. Is Community Solar the Answer?

Rooftop solar not for you? Community solar is a way to support local clean energy sources without buying expensive solar panels for your roof.

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