Did you stop and wonder what this article is about, powering your home with a car? You've been reading about generating power with solar panels, windmills and now your car? The answer is yes, you will one day be able to power your home with a car but you can't buy the car today. The concept was …
Solar Alternatives Include this Light Catcher
Building codes are changing at a rapid pace to respond to looming hikes in energy costs and environmental concerns. Solar panel adoption has accelerated in the US, as the cost of the photo voltaic cells used in solar panels (installation, operations and maintenance) has decreased by as much as 15 …
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Solar Panel Costs & Tax Credits
Solar panel costs have dropped dramatically. Unfortunately much of the recent decline is due to Chinese overproduction and dumping or selling products below cost. The bigger cost that homeowners need to consider is the "installed cost" of solar systems. In Germany, the rooftop solar installation …
Solar Hot Water Heater System: Will it Work for Your Home?
With the focus these days is on renewable clean energy, a solar hot water heater system might be worth considering, especially since the sun certainly qualifies as renewable and clean! The trick is to know how they work, how well they work, the types available, how much they cost, along with your …
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44 Homeowner Electrical Checklist Tips
Building a house involves lots of decisions. An electrical checklist will save you money by helping you identify where you want outlets and wall switches placed during construction. That's because it's much cheaper to move electrical boxes and wiring when the walls are open. Once the walls are …
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Types of Landscaping for Curb Appeal
Buying a new house is a huge investment. After moving into your new home, you'll spend more on furniture, flooring, window treatments and maybe a remodeling project. While we spend most of our time at home indoors, you also need to look at the types of landscaping you need for curb appeal and a …