Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
by Rik DeGunther
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Author: Rik DeGuntherEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-10
ISBN: 0470175699
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies
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- ISBN13: 9780470175699
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Book Reviews of Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Book Review: Very basic information
Summary: 3 Stars
The book has a lot of valuable content, but is definitely for the beginner. Most of the projects in the book recommend you purchase a "kit" and then walk you though an install. If you want simple ideas, this is great. If you are looking for more in depth information on solar or info on how to create or install a whole house -off grid - system, you should look else where.
Summary of Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power?For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you!This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power-and helping the planet at the same time. You'll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You'll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you've decided on a project, you'll see whether it's best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned-you'll also discover how to:
- Choose and install your best solar system
- Handle small to large solar projects
- Heat and cool your house with solar energy
- Install exterior solar lighting
- Handle swimming pool, water heater, or ventilation solar projects
- Create greenhouses or solar rooms
- Build, buy, or sell a solar home
- Finance your solar investments
- Take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power
- Avoid the worst solar mistakes
Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest do-it-yourself solar projects, Solar Power?For Dummies is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
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