Monthly Archives: August 2006

Homemade Solar water heater

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Tom Howard

LINK via Fieldlines.com COST: about $200 This looks like a pretty simple design. “We have a large family so our gas bill was 80 therms or more per month. We now have it down to 21 therms give or take … Continue reading →

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Homemade arc welder with charger

Posted on August 21, 2006 by Tom Howard

LINK: Via Fieldlines.com    A simple and usefull arc welder constructed out of a few car batteries.  This could be really usefull in a pinch. Full Story

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HomeMade Cob oven.

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Tom Howard

  Cob ovens are easy and fun to make, and even more fun to use.  With cob, your design is limited only by your imagination.  A creative cob oven makes an excellent focal point for your back yard. LINK  

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Home made methane – How to

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Tom Howard

Here is a fun project you can do with your kids.  It’s probably a good idea to try this project out before you go try something larger.  Most parts are things you probably already have or can easily and cheaply … Continue reading →

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Raising Ducks for eggs

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Tom Howard

It is my opinion that ducks are the best egg laying poultry for the backyard or a small farm.  More specifically, the Khaki Campbell duck.  These ducks are low maintenance, eat the bad bugs out of your garden, are sociable creatures and … Continue reading →

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My Square Foot Garden

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Tom Howard

There is nothing more satisfying than growing and eating your own food.  Not everyone has large areas of land to farm, but just about everybody can Square Foot Garden.  Here is a square foot garden I built recently.  It measures … Continue reading →

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HomeMade Compost Bin

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Tom Howard

LINK  Here is a simple yet very effective composting bin created out of little more than a trash can.  The link includes detailed instructions and pictures showing how to make this bin.  “Most compost bins have some basic draw-backs that make urban composting … Continue reading →

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Make your own wind power

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Tom Howard

LINK Wind power is one of the most efficient and inexpensive producers of renewable energy. Building your own wind turbine only sweetens the deal. The great guys over at OtherPower.com have been making their own wind turbines for years. They … Continue reading →

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