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90Global Warming - is it a proven fact?
If you watch TV you're probably very worried about the prospect of Global Warming - every day a different study confirms that the world is heading towards global disaster, and man is the main factor in...
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85Energy Tax Credits - Energy Efficiency
This seems to be the Government's Best Kept Secret these days. "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009". The energy tax credit that the government is issuing for home owners who purchase windows...
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88Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace
Propane furnaces can be a great choice for an energy efficient home. The new propane furnaces are about 92 -94 percent efficient. These reasonably priced furnaces cost quite a bit less to run than electric or wood. They cost about 50 percent less per BTU to run.
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87Cob Building
Although many Egyptian Pyramids are formed of stone as pictured, some were made of sun-hardened adobe-like bricks. (public domain) After reading for years about Native American and Mexican adobe houses and...
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77Set your thermostat right to save money and energy
Leaving the air conditioning on in the summer and the heat on in the winter can be expensive and waste energy. Here is how to avoid that and to cut your electric bill.
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81Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money
A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.
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75Green Guide to Chopping, Hewing and Racing Axes
In this article, learn how to use an axe efficiently without chopping off your foot--and: Modern uses of the ancient axe Kinds of axes still available Fundamentals of hewing and chopping Sharpening ...
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83Quick & Cheap Ways to Make Windows Energy Efficient
If you want to boost your home’s energy efficiency the windows are the best place to start. It’s not necessary to invest in replacement windows to boost performance. With some inexpensive materials and a day or two of work you can significantly cut your heating and cooling costs. Here's how...
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87How to Lease Solar Panels
When you lease solar panels, the upfront cost is reduced (image from Wayne National Forest on Flickr) Purchasing a solar panel system upfront is often the thing that stops many people from converting to...
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79Gas Furnace Troubleshooting
If your furnace were a car, every year you would drive it 55,000 miles! That is a lot of miles! When was the last time you has your heating system serviced? Your heating system, just like your car, is a...
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