I finally finished my passive solar porch project this summer and it’s time to wrap up this series. If you haven’t been following this project
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This third post focuses on the interior aspects of the project – specifically insulation and air sealing. Now that we’re in the coldest part of
This 2nd post in my Passive Solar Porch Reno series focuses on the exterior aspects of this project. The late summer weather was perfect for
Most solar air heaters you’ll find are large wall-mounted units and the utility of a ‘portable’ unit is marginal at best. But I had a
In my last post – Solar Heat: Free for the Taking, I covered some of the background information on how to take advantage of the
Now that we’re into the coldest months of winter, I’ve noticed a jump in visits to a post I wrote a while back – 7
These odd-looking houses are not for everyone, but they offer a remarkably sustainable solution to counter climate change, recycle materials, reduce energy needs, manage scarce
Unless you’ve been off the planet for a few years or you’re still in climate change denial, you probably realize we need to get serious
While this really is the no-brainer it appears to be, there are a few key elements that make the system work efficiently to reduce our energy demands, enabling us to become less reliant on fossil fuels.