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Powering your home doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg, even during those extra cold days or late nights. With the help of solar energy it's possible to drive down your electricity costs, lessen your impact on the planet, and provide your home with all the power it needs. You do not have to set up an expensive solar system to start benefiting from natural power – there are lights for sheds, kitchens, and home offices available as stand alone products on the market. It is also possible to find devices that will power your laptop, cell phone, and even small appliances as needed. You can find information about the latest in solar technology, new products that hit the market, and tips and tricks for creating an energy efficient home and lifestyle.

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2015

Thinking Beyond Solar: Three Ways You Can Add Reliable Renewable Resources To Your Home
If you want to have a home with renewable energy and low utility bills, you cannot do it alone with solar. What about those cloudy days or night hours? These problems can be addressed by incorporating wind and thermal energy technology into the design of your home. If you want to have a home that has more reliable renewable resources, here are some things that you can do to improve it:

Top 5 Ways You Can Help The Environment
Life on Earth may be entering the sixth mass extinction event. Sadly, human actions and climate change will make this event worse. If you would like to know how to do your part, here are five ways you can be better to the environment: 1. Change your light bulbs Changing the light bulbs in your home may seem like a tiny action, but small steps add up fast. If every household in the country replaced just one light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb, it would be the equivalent of removing one million cars from the road.

Four Mechanical Systems That Can Help Make Your Home Sustainable
Today, green technologies are more than just a trend. They have become part of our everyday lives. If you want to reduce your living costs, sustainable improvements to your home with green technology are investments that you will want to make. There are many choices when it comes to green home mechanical systems; there are systems to conserve water, to heat your home and to provide you with electricity. Here are some projects that you can invest in to make your home more sustainable:

No Power From A Portable Generator: The Probable Cause & What A New One Costs
Do you have a hard time getting your portable generator to come on to provide power to your poultry farm when needed? There are a few things that can cause the problem, and you must get the generator repaired or replaced to protect your poultry. Find out below what kind of repairs your generator may need, as well as what a new one will cost. What Kind of Repairs Might a Generator Need When it Won't Power Up?

3 Simple Ways To Prevent Diesel Fuel Gelling
One common problem that truckers run into when traveling north into colder temperatures is that of diesel fuel gelling. Essentially, since diesel fuel contains paraffin, it can turn into a somewhat solid gel form once it reaches a low enough temperature. When this occurs in a truck that's not running, that gel can clog up fuel lines and keep the truck from running. Fortunately, there are a few steps that truck drivers can follow to avoid diesel fuel gelling.

Understand The 8 Basic Types Of Propane Tanks
Propane tanksare used in a variety home applications such as heating stoves, providing gas for grills, and even powering generators. Generally made from metal, these tanks contain the gas known as propane - a compressed liquid alkaline. If you're looking to pick up a propane tank, you should know about the 8 most basic types on the market and their characteristics: 1. Acme Valve External threads are the defining characteristic of these tanks.

All About Propane
Whether you want to explore alternative fuel types or are simply interested in learning about the various types of fuel, you should delve into the world of propane. Like gasoline, propane is a popular fuel source in the United States. However, it has several key advantages over other types of fuel, which make propane the ideal choice in many situations. Here is an introduction to propane that will explain exactly what this fuel is and why you should consider using it:

The Dos And Don'ts Of Heating Oil Storage
If you use heating oil to provide warmth for your home, you should be aware of storage concerns as they relate to the usable shelf life of the oil. You might just assume that once the oil is tightly sealed inside your storage tank, its lifetime of usefulness is endless. That is not the case. Here is what causes heating oil to weaken, how to boost the shelf life with the proper additives, and why you shouldn't try to rejuvenate old heating oil.