Monthly Archives: April 2010

Never before has solar energy been so easily accessible and affordable to the average household. It is becoming more and more regular nowadays to see residential using solar energy to power some if not all of their electrical appliances. This trend was made possible thanks to the easy to install DIY Solar Energy system that was made up by components that you can easily get from your local hardware store. Continue reading →

We’re all trying to find ways to trim utility costs these days. One of the best ways to start that process is to do a Home Energy Audit. By doing one you can get a good baseline of where your energy is used and where the best steps are for making a more energy efficient home. The problem is knowing which way to turn amidst all the variables even in the DIY Energy Audit choices out there. You can always go the route of hiring a professional home energy auditor. Continue reading →

Adding on a sunroom to your home can definitely be a wonderful choice, since these sunrooms have so much to offer. Of course once you decide that you want to add on a sunroom, you may try to figure out whether you should have a contractor do the work for you or try to do it all yourself. Well, it’s a whole lot easier to build your sunroom yourself these days with the great do it yourself sunroom kits that are out there for you to purchase and use. You’ll find that they are reasonably priced and come in a variety of different sizes for you to use; however, in some cases you may want to get a custom kit that will meet the specific needs that you have in the sunroom of your dreams. Continue reading →

Home remodeling should be an opportunity to increase the value of your home with home – not a test of wills. But it can be an overwhelming task if you aren’t quite sure where to start or how to go about it. For some, home improvement simply means keeping up with daily home repair. One of the first decisions a homeowner has to make on home improvement projects is whether to do-it-yourself or hire a professional or contractor. Continue reading →

There aren’t many hobby projects out there that can eliminate your electricity bills AND help to save the planet as well. Dropping off the grid, or at least reducing your reliance on it as the only source of power for your home, is becoming increasingly popular. And what’s more, you can save a lot of cash by doing it Continue reading →

Does the thought of DIY concrete resurfacing seem like an impossible task? Without the proper research you might waste thousands of dollars hiring the wrong people to do the job properly. Even if you don’t want to do it yourself you should do your homework before you hire a contractor. Continue reading →

Let me start this article with a very short story. Two years ago, I discovered how great solar power for homes is and I started studying how to build DIY solar panels. It was extremely difficult for me at that time because I did not have any knowledge about that. But after studying for two weeks, I had built my first functional DIY solar panel. Continue reading →

Here’s a simple 5-step process for planning and building your home built solar power project. You will find your project is easier to manage and more enjoyable by following a step-by-step process. Continue reading →

When planning your first DIY solar power project it’s worth considering a few important things that will help you produce a successful system. The first thing to consider is how much power do you want to generate and will you need to have power supplied overnight? Continue reading →