• Lighting your Home with Solar Power

      A typical solar home lighting system consists of a solar PV module, a rechargeable battery, and a charge controller of some sort. When the sunlight shines on the surface of the PV cells, the solar light is converted to DC (direct current flowing in one direction at a constant voltage), which is stored in the battery.

    • Your Home’s Insulation Explained

      In the summertime, hot air from the outside will constantly try to flow into the cooler space in your house.  Insulation works to prevent the transfer of heat.

    • The Advantages of Taking Public Transportation

      So when looking at public transportation, one of the main benefits is undoubtedly the ability to save a few sheckles.

    • Living in a Disposable World

      With with the release of the Iphone for Verizon, it became evident just how deeply people believe that we are living in a disposable world.  Thousands upon thousands of people were lined up at dawn in front of a myriad of stores across the United States, to be first in line for a new phone.

    • How to Recycle Your Paint

      For you next home improvement project, here’s some advice on how to minimize your waste paint—and what to do with the leftovers.

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