Image by Sterling College Sterling College Gardens – Students hilling potatos. Question by David T: What can you tell me about homesteading? Do all states allow it? Know any good web sites about it? Are there any downfalls to it? Serious inquiries only please. Add your own answer in the comments!
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Image by Ajay Tallam Solar cooker and hot water heater, yay! Question by rana: My water heater discharge is leaking on the out side, Please HELP!!!? My water heater discharge has leak (PVC pipe) on the outside the house. I have one of those water heaters that are connected to solar panel on the roof. […]
Continue reading …Is it best to turn a hot water system on and off or leave it on continually?
December 13, 2013 6 Comments
Image by gordontour Tengboche, guest house Question by ST K: Is it best to turn a hot water system on and off or leave it on continually? We are running a 125 litre hot water heater for only two people. Its 15amp and single element I think. When we had solar heating, we got into […]
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Image by Alan R. Light Question by drom57: If vehicles were solar powered how would they make money? Since solar power is free how would the big corporations make money off of you? Add your own answer in the comments!
Continue reading …Can I create a cheap but effective solar hot water heater for bathing using my south-facing bathroom window?
December 9, 2013 3 Comments
Image by USDAgov Tonoho O’odham Community College occupational technology students receive hands-on training using solar demo trailer that is used to demonstrate different ways that solar energy can be used, including a passive solar hot water heater as shown on the roof of the trailer. The solar demo trailer is a mobile educational resource that […]
Continue reading …Question by starzzguitar: How do I power a lighting fixture with a wind turbine? I don’t need a lecture on the wonders of “green energy”, the benefits, blah, blah, blah. I am not hooking up to the “power grid” and I really don’t care about the “community”. I want a nuts and bolts answer. I’m […]
Continue reading …Question by Will: How much will a solar panel system cost to run a whole house? I am wondering about the average cost to put solar panels on the average size home. (I know it takes a 3 to 4kw system, I think) Would this power the home all the time? Will there be power […]
Continue reading …What are some of the problems associated with increasing the food supply?
December 2, 2013 8 Comments
Image by Find Your Feet This woman is participating in a procession organised by FYF partner Sabla to raise awareness around the conservation of seeds. The local farming practices of selecting, saving and replanting local seeds over generations has led to the development of crops that are adapted to local conditions. By supporting reforestation and […]
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Image by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia To solve the problem of sustainable energy access for war returnees, the UNDP renewable energy challenge asked citizens around the world to design an affordable, easy-to-maintain energy solution. The objective is to give access to energy for over 3,000 families who were without electricity for more than […]
Continue reading …Question by Dani: How to convert a horse trailer to a camper? Hello, I have a 2001 Sundowner 3 Horse Slant horse trailer and I might want to covert it into a camper in the future. Is there any permit needed to do this? I’d also like to wire it so it can run off […]
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