Rick Chapo

Sprucing Up Your Garden With Solar

Fountains are a popular addition to most landscaped yards. Solar fountains give you the benefit of traditional fountains without running up your electrical bill every month. Sprucing Up Your Garden With Solar Mention solar power and people get an ... Read >

Going Down Under With Your House

One of the biggest home expenses over time is the cost of energy. Going down under is one way to combat this cost. No, I am not talking about Australia! Going Down Under With Your House One of the best ways to save money on utilities it to build a ... Read >

Tips for Saving Money At The Pump

The cost of gas in the United States is increasing dramatically. The following tips can help you limit the impact on your bank account when you are sitting at the pump. Tips for Saving Money At The Pump As of the writing of this article, gas prices... Read >

An Overview of Wind Farms

With energy issues becoming a daily subject in the news, wind energy is gaining notoriety. Here is an overview of wind farms and their potential. An Overview of Wind Farms A wind farm is simply a collection of wind turbines in a location used to p... Read >

An Overview of Nuclear Energy

In the effort to get away from our oil and coal dependency, nuclear energy is getting attention again. Here is an overview of nuclear energy. An Overview of Nuclear Energy Harnessing a chemical reaction at the nuclear level of certain materials pro... Read >

Is Passive Solar A Viable Home Heating Option In Cold Areas?

Passive solar is a method of using the energy from the sun to heat a home. It is extremely popular because the process is free once a passive solar home is created. Is Passive Solar A Viable Home Heating Option In Cold Areas? Passive solar can be u... Read >

Ordering Parts For Your Plumbing Through The Mail

If you own a home, do it yourself projects undoubtedly occupy many of your weekends. Mail order plumbing makes plumbing upgrades cheaper, particularly if you plan ahead. Ordering Parts For Your Plumbing Through The Mail The Internet has given rise ... Read >

Handling Your Own Shower Drain Installation Project

Upgrading a bathroom is one of the more popular home improvement projects. Handling the plumbing for draining your shower can be exceedingly simple unless you go overboard. Handling Your Own Shower Drain Installation Project Whether you are a batht... Read >

Designing Your New Kitchen On The Computer

You hear it over and over, the best way to improve the value of a home is to spruce up the kitchen. Fortunately, there are a lot of computer programs that let you do this in spades. Designing Your New Kitchen On The Computer Okay, just about everyo... Read >

Wind Farms – Limitations as Energy Platforms

As modern society searches around for alternative energy sources, wind farms are getting mention. There are, however, limitations regarding wind farms as major energy alternatives. Wind Farms – Limitations as Energy Platforms Wind power is an entic... Read >

Should You Get Help With Your Home Heating Plans?

Developing an energy efficient, yet ample, heating system for your property can be complex. Retaining a professional is a smart way to make sure you get it right. Should You Get Help With Your Home Heating Plans? It gets chilly in the winter in mos... Read >

Animals and The Melting Arctic Ice Cap

The arguments for global warming can sound a bit vacuous when discussing temperature changes of only one degree. The impact of the melting Arctic ice cap on animals is much more tangible. Animals and The Melting Arctic Ice Cap There is little dispu... Read >

Saving Money on Gas – The Scoop on Products and Services

As gas prices skyrocket and are forecasted to continue doing so, saving money on your fuels costs is becoming very important. Here is what you really need to save a few bucks. Saving Money on Gas – The Scoop on Products and Services The idea of impr... Read >

Solar vs. Oil

Solar power has long been a minor power source compared to mighty oil. As oil prices rise and conflicts occur in oil countries, perhaps the issue needs to be revisited. Solar vs. Oil The industrial revolution was built on the back of oil and coal. ... Read >

Solar: Will It Ever Power Our Vehicles

As solar power has matured as a technology, companies have started applying it to more than just houses. Acting as an energy platform for our transport was an obvious application. Solar: Will It Ever Power Our Vehicles As an active technology, one ... Read >