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ECO-heater: Good For Chilly Rooms and Heating Bills

ECO-heater: Good For Chilly Rooms and Heating Bills

Spring might be just around the corner, but many of us have yet to leave behind winter temperatures.  There are a lot of easy ways you can cut down on your heating bills like weatherstripping your windows, getting door snakes to cut down on drafts, and turning off your kitchen or bath exhaust fans. But what [...]

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Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

Electric and mechanical power produce heat. That heat, according to research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), could be a ready source of energy — enough to cut U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2030.

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Save $45 a Month on Heat for Pennies! DIY Solar Heater

Save $45 a Month on Heat for Pennies! DIY Solar Heater

Upgrade: ~$30 I found this great tutorial video on how to make your own solar heater out of household products.  If you already have the materials then its free, but you can buy everything you need for under $30.  The creator, Ross, estimates that it will raise the temperature of a 15′ x 15′ [...]

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