Green Living Tips for Rednecks
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The morning sunshine warmed the skins of the plump Greening apples I was peeling, releasing a sweet juicy odor that made my mouth water. Careful not to disturb the yellowjackets drawn to the scene by the promise of a fruity feast, I filled the black enamel pot with golden slices, sprinkled them with cinnamon and [...]
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Solar power and wind power are a lot sexier, but there are a number of small changes you can make in your home to save yourself money month after month. By making your home more energy efficient you can save hundreds of dollars a year on utilities and related costs.
Put a timer on your [...]
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We Rednecks are an independent bunch. We like to do it ourselves and owe it to nobody, and this holds true when we start using solar and wind energy. So it’s not surprising that for many of us, the idea of living off the grid is attractive. But before you invest in enough batteries to light up your homestead like a Wal-Mart parking lot, it pays to stop and reason out exactly what your needs and priorities are. The most common reason to be off grid is location. If you’re way out in the boonies, you may not have a choice. Here are some other things to consider:
Efficiency – When your batteries are full, they’re full. No matter how hard the wind blows or the sun shines, you can’t harvest anything more. A grid connection allows you to harvest all the power from your system. When you have extra, you sell it to the grid so someone else can use it. When sun or wind is scarce, you tap in and buy some back.
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Did you know that you can create your own wind generator for under $200? There are several companies that will sell you plans and instructions. To keep it under $200 you have to get creative in finding batteries to store the electricity that you generate, and these eBooks will provide instructions for this as well.
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