Use Your Thermostat to Save Money
Posted by CM on December 21, 2009
Sometimes you can get big benefits from small changes. By making some small changes with your thermostat, you could end up with some big improvements on your utility bill. Whether your home air system uses a combination of natural gas and electricity or is totally electric, a properly adjusted thermostat will save a lot of [...]
DIY Solar Energy at Home–Is It Possible?
Posted by CM on February 2, 2010
At our house, we’ve been kicking around the idea of using solar energy. We live in a great location for it, with lots of sunshine and really long summer days. But it turns out that solar energy setups are a little more complicated that I first thought. I should know better, but I was hoping [...]
Power and Energy from the Sun
Posted by CM on October 8, 2009
Are you familiar with solar power and energy, what they are and how they can help you? Solar energy is commonly thought of as a way to add some extra, low cost heat to your house or pool, but its uses are growing daily and the effects are seen worldwide. Solar power is a growing [...]