Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies
by Rik DeGunther

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies
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Author: Rik DeGunther
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-10
ISBN: 0470175699
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies

Book Reviews of Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

Book Review: This book answered ALL my questions clearly!
Summary: 5 Stars

My husband and I have become increasingly consciencious about saving our natural resources. It has been our goal to add solar panels to our house but most of the books out there were not written for the average person. This book answered all our questions in a language we could easily understand. We learned how to make solar power an investment throughout our entire house! How cool is that?

The awesome thing about this book is it goes way beyond explaining the money we can save but includes vital tips on what not to do. I love when a book keeps me from making mistakes. I could go on and on about this book because I'm thrilled I finally have a great reference tool. I am eagerly anticipating creating a home that will actually not take so many of our precious resources from the earth.

Summary of Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

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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