Although the saying goes, “The greatest thing since sliced bread,” I think most of us would award indoor plumbing over sliced bread any day in the “greatest thing” department.  Centuries ago, if you wanted a hot bath, you either made a big puddle near a live volcano or soaked in a rare hot spring.  If [...]

A number of reasons exist for wanting your own solar power generator and they include being able to power some personal items like radios and laptops in case of power failures. While you can go out and buy a solar power generator, why bother when you can build one yourself at a fraction of the [...]

There are few things more disturbing in a remote location than the sound of a power generator breaking through the typical silence. However, before the advent of a solar power trailer, there were not may options available. These units are not only used in areas where electric power may not be readily available, they can [...]

In the arena of green energy an up and coming field is commercial solar power. Anyone who produces more solar power than they can use can sell that power to others who can use it through the power grid. To encourage commercial solar power the Solar Power Solutions or SPS initiative, which is funded by [...]

A 400 w solar power generator can generate electricity from sunlight; it has a battery bank to store the solar energy.  It also has an inverter to convert DC to AC electricity so that it can be utilized.  If this power generator is mounted on a trailer, the cost of operation and maintenance is quite [...]

Most homes these days that incorporate solar power as one of its primary energy sources use photovoltaic technology. These are typically the large solar panels you see on roofs or even set up as arrays in someone’s backyard. While solar power is a great source of alternative, renewable energy, it produces DC electricity, which must [...]

Any yard can benefit from the addition of a refreshing water fountain. Even the hottest summer day is more bearable with the sound of running water. In addition, you can enjoy the birds and wildlife that will be attracted by your new fountain. However, all water fountains have one thing in common, they use pumps [...]

When newlyweds Rob and Holly Fanjoy purchased their 1955 Cape Cod home, they were not wearing rose-colored glasses. They knew the 1,100-square foot house needed extensive work. One of their first challenges was to replace the drafty original wood windows. More than 50 years old, the leaky single-glazed windows were no match for frosty Michigan [...]

Your boat’s greatest enemy may be the fuel inside of it. There are a number of reports in the press about the negative effects of ethanol in marine fuel tanks — this is a concern for boat owners.
The problem began when many areas began banning the use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), replacing it with [...]

Easy Tips to Be Eco-Friendly On Your Summer Vacation
(ARA) - Think “green” when you travel? Eco-tourism is a growing movement that encourages environmentally responsible travel around the world.
“Regardless of where you plan to visit this summer, being kind to Mother Nature during your travels is easier than you may think,” said Jeanenne Diefendorf, Orbitz Travel [...]