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Copyright © 2009 Masterworks Inc. All rights reserved.
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Copyright © 2009 Masterworks Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/14/11
 

 

 

Copyright © 2009 Masterworks Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/14/11
 

 

Copyright © 2009 Masterworks Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: 02/14/11
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

Design of Your New Homea book on the design of new homes

 

 

Product & Reference Material  Reviews 

Good design   requires research and knowledge of the products to be used. You might think of design as the idea or goal and product research as the implementation.

As such this book attempts where ever possible to include the location of product information and reference material relevant to the design topic under discussion.  Usually there is more than one acceptable source, so we here at Home Sweet Home Design do all we can to review the source and compare the results with other like sources. The closer you get to what you need the better the design. And the better the design the better we have done our job.

Click on the product category of interest.  We will add more as we get to them.

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 Green Energy Sources             Solar    Wind Turbines   Miscellaneous

 

There are several important pieces of equipment in any Green Energy System, but  rather than repeat what has been said by the numerous people who have intimate involvement with the products instead we have chosen to review  several ebooks. We believe each is appropriate for the beginner, DIYer or homeowner wishing for education. Some focus on the panels, others on more system wide information. They each have their strengths although we cannot stand by their claims and can only judge from material we have previewed. 

Where material has not been made available by the sales agent we merely give the basics we can and state "not reviewed".   Hope these help.

 
  Solar                                                                                                                       
       
The Beginners Guide to Solar Panels
url : Go to Beginners Guide (click here)
product:  How to build  Solar Electric Systems.  
bonus material:  audiobook 
guarantee: 8 weeks                                                                                       cost: $37 
Review:  not reviewed.
 
 
     
       
GreenDIYenergy
Click Here!
product: How to build Solar Panels for less than $100 & Wind turbine for $140.
bonus material:    lots; wiring plans, install guide, tax info, videos.
guarantee: 8 weeks                                                                                    cost: $49.95   

Review:  A series of e books that covers building BOTH a solar  panel and a wind turbine step by step. Clear instructions, good photos and simple. Abundant  bonus material but some looks a bit 'rough' . Sure to deliver green energy without the big expenses.

 
 
 
       
Power4Home
Click Here!
product:  How to build  Solar Panels for less than $200
bonus material:  parts list, tax info, videos, 2 conservation type books.
guarantee:  60 days                                                              cost: $49.97
Review:  not reviewed.
 
   
Wind  Turbines                                                                                             
Turbines are a natural addition to a Solar System (assuming you have wind).
 
       
Build a Wind Generator & Solar Panel
Click Here!
product:  How to build a Wind Generator for less than $200. Plus more.
bonus material:  Manuals on Solar, Bio diesel & Electric cars.
guarantee:  60 days                                                                cost: $49.97

Review:  A series of e books that covers building BOTH a solar  panel and a wind turbine step by step. Done by an off the grid family so its gotta be 'doable'. Extras on free batteries and more. Abundant  bonus material.  Sure to deliver green energy without the big expenses.

 
 
     
GreenDIYenergy
Click Here!
product: How to build Solar Panels for less than $100 & Wind turbine for $140.
bonus material:  lots; wiring plans, install guide, tax info, videos.
guarantee: 8 weeks                                                                                  cost: $49.95   

Review:  A series of e books that covers building BOTH a solar  panel and a wind turbine step by step. Clear instructions, good photos and simple. Abundant  bonus material but some looks a bit 'rough' . Sure to deliver green energy without the big expenses.

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  Miscellaneous Energy Conservation Products and Sites: includes retail parts and       solar  system outlets.
       
DIY Energy Saving Kit
Click Here!
product:  Whole home energy use conservation/evaluation kit.
bonus material:  list of tips.
guarantee:   8 weeks                                                                   cost: $47

Review:  For the yet to be built house and home designer this product is a multifaceted compilation of common sense tips and energy use calculators. Want to see how much the more expensive windows or the high efficiency HVAC systems will save you? Same for appliances and upgrades to insulation. If you are contemplating a solar energy system here is were you might figure out the costs using the power company against the solar system costs.

 
 
         
Go Green Solar
 click here
product:  Retail for whole systems, parts; all encompassing Green. 
bonus material:  NA.
guarantee:  varies by product                                                      
Review:  A Green Energy online SuperStore. The 'Whole Earth Catalog' grows up and goes mainstream. Very professionally done and good  looking.
 
 
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