Rick Chapo

Ways to Prevent Climate Modification

Climate modification is essentially the excessive heating of the planet, which results in dramatic climatic changes. So, are there ways to prevent climate modification? Ways to Prevent Climate Modification In many ways, the climate modification deba... Read >

Time to Heat the Pool Again - Cheaply

As we slowly leave winter behind, it is time to start heating the pool up again. Here are some tips on how to do it without heating up your utility bill. Time to Heat the Pool Again - Cheaply If you have a pool, you know heating it can run your uti... Read >

Solar Gadgets – Gotta Love Them

It has been claimed that our nation is infatuated with a variety of things from civil rights to freedom. Bah! If we are honest, we will admit we are infatuated with gadgets. Solar Gadgets – Gotta Love Them Forget the oil addiction, our biggest weak... Read >

Methane and Potential Impacts on Global Warming

Methane is a gas found on most planets with atmospheres. In limited amounts, it isn't a particularly problematic gas. In larger amounts, however, it can become a regulator of atmosphere temperatures. Methane and Potential Impacts on Global Warming ... Read >

DIY Methods to Save on Utilities

If your utility bill is out of control, you need to consider ways to tame the beast. There are plenty of do it yourself [DIY] ways to save on utilities. DIY Methods to Save on Utilities Utility costs for heating, cooling and electricity are near rec... Read >

Swamp Coolers – A Different Way to Cool Your Home

Known by the humorous name of "Swamp Coolers," cooling systems based on evaporation have been around forever. Here's a primer on evaporative cooling. No swamp is needed. Swamp Coolers – A Different Way to Cool Your Home Swamp coolers are based on t... Read >

I Want Hot Water and I Want It Now!

Give me convenience or give me death. When this cliché is applied to water in a home, we are talking about water heaters that produce hot water immediately. I Want Hot Water and I Want It Now! There are certain types of water heaters that provide h... Read >

Biomass: Heating Your Home With…Corn

With fossil fuel prices expected to continue increasing, many people are nervous about future heating bills. Using biomass as an alternative is becoming particularly popular. As strange as it may sound, corn is a popular fuel. Not Just For Movies Anym... Read >

Do You Realize You Already Use Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle

The call has gone out from President Bush to kick our oil habit. For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have already been putting it into their cars. Nope, that isn't your dad's gas anymor... Read >

Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs

The last five years has seen a revolution in how governments, people and industry view energy. The positive aspects of biomass energy have come to the forefront in this discussion. Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs: The Pros The primary positive... Read >

Alternative Home Designs - Atriums

Building a home for yourself is the American Dream. For some people, it is important to build something unique. Alternative Home Designs You've worked your rear end off and reached a financial status where you can do some dreaming. One dream is to ... Read >

Using Incense to Save on Your Utilities

If your utility bill is out of control, you need to take dramatic steps. Yes, it is time to use the inherent power of incense. Stick with me on this one. Getting Metaphysical With Your Home – Well, Sort of. Okay, you are seeing the words incense a... Read >

Windows and Killer Utility Bills

Does your utility bill leave you in tears? Does your family walk around wearing all their clothes so you can avoid cranking up the heater and wiping out your bank account? Those beautiful windows are killing you. Hate Paying Taxes? Do you hate payi... Read >

An Overview of Wind as an Energy Source

Wind is one of the cleanest, if not cleanest, renewable energy sources available to us. What most people don't know is it is also the fastest growing energy sector. Wind is an indirect version of solar power. Different surfaces on the Earth react diffe... Read >

Is Biomass Really a Clean Energy Resource?

As we strive to find alternative energy resources, many potential solutions are on the table. Biomass energy is one such solution or is it? Biomass energy is unique in that it has existed in primitive forms since the early days of mankind. Burning woo... Read >