Category: Solar

DIY Window Box Solar Heater & Sun Oven

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Window Box Solar Heater & Sun Oven Now while it’s warm it’s time to begin to prepare for the colder winter months! Who wants to be out in the cold installing or putting together anything! This project is one right up my alley as I live in a …

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DIY Solar Powered Fountain/Herb Garden

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solar Powered Fountain/Herb Garden This is a really cute little project for everyone! It can go on a small patio, a deck, a balcony or as a part of a larger garden! A water feature that is solar powered and can be used as a planter as well! …

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DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse Solar lights especially on the exterior of your home can save you a lot of cash. No more feeding the grid to insure your home is well lit to avoid prowlers and to insure safe entry for those who do belong there! We …

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LuminAID PackLite 16 Inflatable Solar Light

Some posts may contain affiliate links. LuminAID PackLite 16 Inflatable Solar Light (link + video) Now this is one of those wow items! I saw this video and just had to find out more about them and when I did I knew I had to share that with you! I think they rate as one …

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Solar Powered E-Bike

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Solar Powered E-Bike Faster than a pedal powered bike, smaller than most motorcycles, the quiet of a non-gasoline powered motor and refills itself using solar power! The advantages of an e-bike are obvious when it comes to economy and getting around debris in a nasty scenario. But the fact …

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Solar Rights Act Versus the Illegal Clothesline

Solar Rights Act adapted by some states which overrides the state laws in several states that outright ban clotheslines HOA or not.

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DIY Solar Distiller

DIY Solar Distiller The featured article talks about building your own solar still. With a still you can turn undrinkable water into pure home distilled hydration. Purchasing one can be really pricey, even for a small distiller the asking prices are 200+. The uses can be almost unlimited from refilling lead-acid batteries in normal times to …

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Converting an Electric Water Heater to Solar

Converting an Electric Water Heater to Solar More and more new construction is moving to solar power. But that doesn’t mean those of us who have older homes don’t want in on the savings! The cost of heating water is one of the largest expenses in my household. Loads of laundry and tons of showers …

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Four Essentials Of Off Grid Solar

Four Essentials Of Off Grid Solar   An off-grid solar (photo-voltaic) electric power system is an ideal prep for modern survival in that it can partially or totally relinquish you from dependence upon other systems, which themselves are vulnerable to disruption or breakdown. Off-grid systems also enable the ability to live away from the mainstream, …

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DIY Solar Panels with Pop-Cans

DIY Solar Panels with Pop-Cans I would have thought that building a solar heater would have been a huge undertaking. But as it turns out, it’s not as hard as you might think! The featured article below shows the step-by-step instructions using recycled soda, pop or even beer cans! Who would have thought that pop-cans could …

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