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LIVING SUSTAINABLY
On this page I list all the things that we do to live
sustainably from owning 2 hybrid vehicles to simple no-cost
things like composting and turning down the water heater.
By modeling the world we want to see maybe others
will join us in living lightly on the planet without
compromising a comfortable lifestyle. |
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SOLAR POWER
SYSTEM
Blog that documents the process of financing and installing a
3.6kW solar power system consisting of 21 175 Watt solar panels. |

SOLAR HEATING FOR MY WORKSHOP
In 2001 I designed and built a solar heating system for the
radiant floor in my workshop.
This blog documents the initial construction and the continuing
improvements and lessons learned. |
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SOLAR DOMESTIC WATER
In July 2006 I installed a solar domestic water heating system
with the help of my friends.
This blog documents the installation of a solar system that was
purchased as a complete off-the-shelf kit, although I made a fed
modifications. |
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SOLAR LAWN MOWER
In July 2005 I converted a gas lawn mower by replacing the
engine with a 12 Volt electric motor run from a battery that
charges from solar electric panels on my shed roof.
In my blog I have detailed every step of the process so that
others can build their own. |
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THERMAL WINDOWS
In 2008 I came up with a design for an interior thermal storm
window that can be made easily and inexpensively. If
placed in all the windows of a home these simple frames of
double pane shrink film can save hundreds of dollars in heating
bills in colder climates.
Complete instructions with detailed pictures show you how to
build these simple energy savers. |