Green Ways to Discourage Yellow Jackets

Ah, September. Basking in the sun. Bringing in summer’s bounty. And…swatting yellow jackets.
These ubiquitous little wasps come out of hiding in late summer and fall as their colonies mature. Adult yellow jackets feed mostly on sugars – flower nectar and fruit (and soda pop when they can get it.) The [...]

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Energy-Efficient Pickles for the Lazy Homesteader

The biggest complaint most people have about canning the harvest is the amount of energy it consumes. Specifically, heat energy, most of which get thrown off into your home right when you’re doing all you can to keep cool.
Lacto-fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that doesn’t require any cooking at all. [...]

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Late Summer Zucchini Solutions – 5 Ideas for Getting Rid of Extra Zucchini

“Help! I planted way too much zucchini and it’s coming out our ears! I don’t just need tips – I need zucchini solutions!”
Can you relate?
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with this prolific summer squash.
On the one hand, who can resist a plant that rewards so little effort with so much bounty?
On the [...]

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1.9kW Grid-Tied Solar Electric System

1.9kW Grid-Tied Solar Electric System GoGreenSolar.com 1.9kW grid-tie PV power systems are designed for use on residential and small commercial buildings. They consist of high quality Evergreen (PV) modules, a Fronius inverter, array wiring, DC and AC disconnects, UniRac mounting structures to secure modules on the roof, electrical drawings, data sheets, warranties and instructions. Solar [...]

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80 Watt RV Solar Power Kit Complete System 80 Watt RV Solar Power Kit Complete System

80 Watt RV Solar Power Kit Complete System 80 Watt RV Solar Power Kit Complete SystemDiscover a new world in your RV with solar power. A SunWize RV Solar Power System will give you the power you need to go anywhere you desire. Charge your batteries while enjoying the peaceful tranquility of a remote campsite [...]

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Sustainable Pest Control – Reduce Pollution, Save Your Health, and Rid Your Home, Yard & Garden of Uninvited Critters

Nothing ruins a happy home, yard, and garden like uninvited guests – by which I mean destructive critters that thwart your efforts to build and maintain a household and home. Worse is that most of the pest-control “solutions” out on the market are toxic not only to the pests but to you and me and [...]

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Skystream 3.7 Grid Tie 1.8kW Wind Power System

Skystream 3.7 Grid Tie 1.8kW Wind Power SystemThe Skystream 3.7 is a new generation residential wind generator that hooks up to your your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electrical bill. Its the first all-inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in very low winds. This [...]

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Tips for Green Living – Compost

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Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems

Planning and Installing Photovoltaic SystemsGrowth in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing worldwide continues its upward trajectory. This bestselling guide has become the essential tool for installers, engineers and architects, detailing every subject necessary for successful project implementation, from the technical design to the legal and marketing issues of PV installation.Beginning with resource assessment and an outline of [...]

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Saving for Your Homestead the Energy-Efficient Way

Being a Redneck is more a matter of where your heart lies than where you happen to be at the moment – as you well know if you’re still dreaming of your little piece of heaven.
Many of us have had to scrimp and save before we could afford to buy us a piece of land. [...]

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