Have you ever wanted to make your home more energy-independent and not so dependent on power companies, and fluctuating energy prices? Many people are reaching this conclusion but a home wind generator and particularly a DIY wind turbine isn’t usually the first solution they think about. Solar home power is probably their first thought but there are alternatives to solar power and a DIY wind turbine is certainly an option worth considering. These home wind generators are not the same size as full generators as they are designed to power just one home. (more…)

Ceiling fans were invented in 1882 by Philip Diehl to circulate air around an average size room. However with the appliance normally taking the position of the light source in the centre of the ceiling, there was the need for an improvement to be made.

From then on ceiling fans came equipped with their own lighting fixture for illuminating a room. (more…)

As the cost of conventional energy continues to spiral up, homemade solar water heaters and homemade solar heater systems are increasingly being embraced by consumers. Unlike traditional sources of energy, once your DIY water heater is constructed, you won’t have to be concerned about adding extra fuel or paying the invoices or maintenance and you will have a constant source of energy. (more…)