Picking the right plants for your yard

Have you ever fallen victim to the ever popular yet sometimes costly practice of visiting a nursery or garden center, and falling in love with a plant without ever considering how much sun or shade it will get throughout various times of the year?  I thought so.
For anyone with a home facing east or west, [...]

Solar Heating with Aluminum Cans

How To Make A Cheap Solar-Powered Heater With Aluminum Cans
by John Horning
The idea of using pop cans to heat a home may sound a little strange at first, but a company in Canada has proved the idea makes great sense. Cansolair Inc. has used aluminum cans in it’s solar panels for over 10 years now, [...]