Homes That Work With the Sun: Principles of Passive Solar Design
Posted on Nov 28, 2011 - 11:22 AM
By: Tricia Edgar
The sun is an exploding furnace of gas, and it is anything but passive. Designing your home for the best possible use of solar power is also a very active experience. So what is passive solar design,…
Solar to Go: Small Folding Solar Panels
Posted on Nov 06, 2011 - 07:18 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
It’s nearly summer, and it’s almost time to plan vacations. Rambling folks need power too, and those outlets can be hard to find on the road. Going off the beaten path, into less-serviced…
Hot, Hot, Hot! Connecting Solar Hot Water to a Tankless Water Heater
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 - 08:19 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
We like it hot. Our showers, that is. So we stand in the glorious fountain of water that comes out of our shower, enjoying the hot cascade and using up the contents in the hot water tank in the process.…
Find Recycling Locations Near You With This Online Directory
Posted on Aug 01, 2011 - 12:35 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Do you have a bunch of old electronics sitting around, just waiting to be recycled? Is it difficult to find a location near your home that will accept even standard recyclables such as paper, aluminum,…
Buying Green and Renewable Energy: Weighing the Options
Posted on Jun 04, 2011 - 11:56 AM
By: Tricia Edgar
Many of us want to buy renewable energy for our homes. We are tired of burning natural gas or coal, both of which contribute to climate change and changes in air quality. However, for many people…
Outdoor Temperature and the Efficiency of Home Solar Panels
Posted on Mar 25, 2011 - 06:48 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
The weather outside is hot: really hot. You sit inside, pleased because all of this sunshine must be good for your solar panels. You expect great returns on your energy investment, so you’re…
Solar Kits for Kids
Posted on Mar 22, 2011 - 06:41 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
While it is winter and the sun has yet to make an appearance for more than a few minutes, it is coming. At least I hope that it is. While we wait for the sun to shine, teachers and parents can plan…
Growing Water Wise
Posted on Aug 12, 2010 - 03:04 PM
By: Tricia Edgar
It’s the heat of summer. The plants are wilting rapidly in the garden, and you reach for the hose. Wait a moment. If you want to be water wise, you might want to reconsider your watering habits.
…Home of the First Drive-Thru Bans New Fast Food Restaurants
Posted on Aug 01, 2010 - 04:12 PM
By: Brian Liloia
Baldwin City, with a population of 80,000 and home to a whopping 17 fast food drive-thrus, was home to the very first drive-thru back in 1948. But now the city wants to put a ban on any new drive-thru…
Growing Networks, Growing Food: Community Food Security
Posted on Jul 24, 2010 - 09:13 AM
By: Tricia Edgar
Food security: it sounds so formal, but the concept is actually very simple. If you can eat fresh and healthy food every day, you are food secure. If you struggle to buy or grow or glean enough food…
