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Daniel Stouffer's Articles in Home & Family

  • Residential Solar Electricity: Module Solar System Designs
    Solar energy terms, system electricity production, effects of trees and other shading factors are all things to consider when installing a residential solar energy system. The same can be said for the actual system installation: How do they install a solar energy system in 2 days or less? The following explains how solar equipment is design, manufactured, and installed. This saves time, money, and lessens the complexity of maintenance.
  • Residential Solar Electricity: Explaining the flow of electrical current. (Part 11)
    Many in the solar industry are experiencing change; how silicon is manufactured and in what form it is in when transformed into solar cells, how installations will occur in "kits" or modular systems to limit complexity and time, and how solar systems can now be rented versus purchased outright. There is a new awareness for solar electric systems and how cleaner, greener, energy options are now available for American homeowners.
  • Home Solar Power System Rentals: Getting Past Site Suitability Study (Part 8)
    A innovative company has a new strategy to remove all of the barriers to solar generated energy. This solar equipment manufacturer is offering a solar energy unit to American homeowners on a rental basis. No need to purchase a system outright any longer.
  • Solar Generated Energy for Your Home: How Sunlight Hours and Sun Angle Effect Production (Part 6)
    Throughout most of the United States, the average homeowner can expect 4 or 5 sun-hours per day. This is true even in rainy Seattle and most of Alaska. Each of these locations still receive about 3 or 4 sun-hours per day. This means, of course that more panels are needed to cover consumption but solar generated electricity is still possible.
  • Solar Energy, the Sun, and Your Solar Powered Home. (Part 5)
    One objection you will hear to solar is that a site is too cloudy, too much snow falls in your area, it is foggy, or your weather just does not seem conducive to solar generated electricity. One must ask what country has the greatest amount of installed solar electricity. The answer is Germany which lies north of the United States and Japan.
  • Project Managing Your Basement Remodel: A Few Easy Tips.
    There are a number of key things to consider when remodeling your basement. Keeping your head on your shoulders and not getting too stressed out will go a long way. It is possible to conduct much of the work yourself, if you are so inclined, but often using the services of a professional saves you time and money in the long run.
  • How to Purchase Environmentally-Friendly Household Items
    You can opt for natural cleaners and alternative products for you home that are tough on dirt yet gentle on the Earth. You can minimize your impact on the environment while maximizing the beauty of your home with many eco-friendly products coming to market daily.
  • How to Estimate Home Remodeling Expenses
    There are times that a home renovation project estimate will leave you with sticker shock. However, there are further considerations to make before scrapping a relatively expensive project. The considerations include the overall value of your home and the cost savings you can squeeze out of leveraging reusable building materials.
  • Tips to Save Money Buying Green Products for Your Home
    Going Green around your house can be cost effective, inexpensive, and can save you money. There are many money saving opportunities available to those who think creatively and look for the sun, the wind, or they neighbor for a little help.
  • Options for Renting vs Buying a Solar Electric System
    The interest in renewable, solar power is exploding. Unfortunately, many homeowners today are turned off from installing residential photovoltaic (solar PV) cells due to high upfront system purchase. The payback period on most purchased systems is 5 to 10 years. Fortunately, a new solar system rental program is allowing all of the money barriers and investment limitations go away.

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