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Category Archives: D.I.Y
Advanced Wall Framing: Build efficiently, use less material, and save energy!
This technology fact sheet summarizes how advanced wall framing can help builders and contractors build efficiently and use less material, and help homeowners save energy. Tweet
Where to Inspect Air Leaks
Many air leaks and drafts are easy to notice and to feel — like those under the doors or around the windows. But there are some hidden or less visible openings that are major sources of air leaking. Tweet
Construct a Solar System in a Weekend
It is completely within your abilities to install your solar system in a weekend. Tweet
Posted in D.I.Y, Electricity, Solar Energy, Sustainable Design
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Solar Space Heater made from Soda cans & an Old Window.
Let’s first take a look at a few pictures I took as I was building this solar space heater… Tweet
Energy Saving Window Treatments & Coverings
Home decor meets energy savings Tweet
Solar Lawn Mower
Hate my lawn. I’ve seriously considered ripping the whole thing out to expand my veggie garden. I hate it for a couple of reasons. First, Tweet
Posted in D.I.Y, Tips to be Energy Efficient
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Affordable Wind Turbine ,You can make!
This is a complete how to article detailing the construction of a homemade, dollar-a-watt wind plant, the Red Baron, designed with the first-time builder in mind. That “trainer” set the stage for the second-generation wind machine you see on these … Continue reading
8 Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings
With these inexpensive ideas you can reduce your carbon footprint and slash your energy bills. Spend $400 once to save $900 a year! Reducing your home energy use is the best of win-win deals — not only does it reduce … Continue reading
