Category: Solar

DIY Solar Furnace

DIY Solar Furnace Heat is necessity in most parts of the world for several months of the year. This DIY furnace project can save you cash today in normal times and could save you literally in times of crisis. This particular furnace would heat an average room only, but if you are handy  and want to …

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DIY Solar Air Heater

 DIY Solar Air Heater My first thought was what would I use a solar air heater for? Then as my mind clicked about randomly, I began to realize there are a number of excellent uses for a project like this one! Anything that uses warm air can by accomplished with this DIY heater.  You could use …

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DIY Portable Solar Generator

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Portable Solar Generator  Solar Generator Camping, bugging out, grid down short term or long term a generator is a life saver. A portable solar powered one is an awesome investment for all kinds of emergency situations and one that you can build yourself even more so! When you DIY you …

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Transparent Solar Cell- Could Every Window be a Power Source?

Transparent Solar Cell– Could Every Window be a Power Source? How awesome is this development? A transparent solar cell could literally completely change the future of solar power. No more big blue panels on roof tops… no panels to set up and down if traveling with solar power. Every window could be fitted to provide power. If they …

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Protecting Your Solar Gear from EMP

Protecting Your Solar Gear from EMP Peppers and scientists worry quite a bit about how to protect electronics from EMP. We build faraday cages, convert old microwaves and buy faraday bags in hopes of saving our gear and being able to use it again either when or if the grid is restored or by our own …

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Solar Roof Calculator Determines the Solar Potential of Your Roof

Solar Roof Calculator Determines the Solar Potential of Your Roof I am so excited by this new tool for determining how much solar power your specific roof could generate! It is a new application so it does still have some kinks and can take some time to tinker with your specifics. But is well worth …

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Solar Charged Lawnmower

Solar Charged Lawnmower Very few people actually enjoy mowing the lawn. However, imagine mowing with a solar powered lawn mower! No more trips with the can to the gas station to fill it up with a couple of gallons which in today’s economy isn’t cheap. No more tripping over the cord or unplugging yourself from …

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Prepping is Only a Band-Aid

Prepping is Only a Band-Aid

Prepping is Only a Band-Aid If you injure yourself a Band-Aid is an important part of your first aid kit. In a minor injury it may be all you require to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. In a few days you rip it off and go on with your life no worse …

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DIY a Large Solar Panel from Yard Solar Lights

DIY a Large Solar Panel from Yard Solar Lights One of the best things about preppers and homesteaders is that they are some of the most creative and resourceful people around. Nothing goes to waste and almost everything can be repurposed after it’s original use is no longer needed or no longer works as intended. …

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Solarize Your Backpack (DIY)

Solarize Your Backpack (DIY) This is a really neat DIY project that provides your backpack with solar power! It’s easy to make and works as well as one you might purchase for between 70 to 150  dollars. Making it yourself saves you money, allows you to stay connected with your small “gizmos” like cell phones …

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