Do it Yourself Solar Power

Did you know you can build your own solar panels and have a clean renewable source of energy for a fraction of what it would cost to hire a professional to install a solar system for you?

Lets look at the advantages of having your own power system:

1. No more power outages due to bad weather.

2. Very low or no electric bills.

3. If you stay connected to the power grid, the power company will have to pay you for excess power you produce.

4. You will no longer be adding to pollution.

5. Pride in knowing you are self sufficient.

What are the disadvantages?

1.Although a solar power system will give trouble free service for many years, you will still have to maintain it yourself or hire someone if you have problems.

2. You may have to spend up to $200 for material to build your home system.

3. You may need to add wind power depending on the amount of sunlight in your area.

4. Your neighbors may become jealous and never speak to you again.

5. It will take a weekend of work to get your solar power up and running.

If you look into putting in a solar or wind power system to power your home you will find the alternative energy companies will charge you anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 to install one for you. This is way too expensive for many people to consider. You have other options. If you have a weekend to spare, simple tools, and some DIY skills or interests you can build and install your own solar power for under $200. You can get simple step-by-step instructions to build your own renewable energy system and create a better future for yourself and future generations.

Go Green Save Money

The expression "going green" is getting very popular these days, but can going green save money? Let's take a look at light bulbs. Standard light bulbs cost around $1.00 for 4 bulbs as opposed to about $3.00 for one of the compact fluorescent ones. Seems like a high price to pay to go green. Lets take a closer look. A standard light bulb has a life of about 1000 hours, uses 60 watts of energy, and costs around 25 cents. The $2.00 fluorescent bulb is labeled for a life of 10,000 hours and uses 20 watts of electricity. According to the label, this $2.00 bulb will save from $44 to $88 dollars in energy costs per year. The go green bulb seems to be the best option.

Many people use disposable razors, They cost about a dollar a bag and you just toss them in the trash when they wear out. Pretty convenient, but not very green and is it really cheaper? Consider getting a razor that you buy blades for, this will save you money in the long run and is much better than putting more plastic in the landfills.

So if you want to save money and do something to help the environment, consider changing over to fluorescent bulbs and non disposable razors.

Acid reflux and apple cider vinegar

It works for me. A tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar a day has made me feel great and I almost forgot I had reflux. I take it with soda or beer, just a little with the vinegar makes it go down a lot easier, anything with fizz in it.

No more waking up in the night with that awful burning pain in the chest. No more expensive reflux pills.

Organic vinegar is the best, but we don't have it here so I take the regular type.

Try baby oil for chiggars

The next time you go out in the woods in the summertime and get ate up by chiggars, try using baby oil. I've used bleach, allergy creme, and some things I don't even want to talk about, but this works, apply some baby oil wherever it itches and burns, leave on for a little while and then wash it off. Remember they are on your clothes too, so get them in a bag if you are where you can't wash them right away. As far as your shoes I recommend spraying them with a bug spray to kill whatever bugs are still living there. I use an ant and roach spray.

Upset Stomach

Try drinking buttermilk the next time your stomach feels upset. It is said that buttermilk has good bacteria in it that helps get rid of the bad bacteria in your stomach.

Honey For Allergies

Try a tablespoon of honey every day, it is supposed to help allergies, colds, and even reflux. Get local honey if possible, but if not then use the regular kind, it can't hurt.