Stephanie on October 20th, 2009

In Cornelius, Oregon, about half an hour west of Portland, there is a new attraction at a popular commercial nursery.  Blooming Nursery sits on 130-acres on the site of a former dairy farm; the owner has worked for the better part of three decades to transform it into a profitable business.
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Stephanie on July 5th, 2009

Have you considered solar power, but thought that its too expensive?  Perhaps you want to start with a solar water heater instead!  Solar thermal panels can heat your water without expensive electricity with the power of the sun.  And, you don’t have to live in a sunny climate for them to be effective.
Homeowners, small businesses, [...]

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Stephanie on April 28th, 2009

Perhaps the easiest way to dip your toe into the solar hot water “pool” if you will, is with a DIY kit.  The return on investment for thermal solar panels is quicker than with PV solar panels: 7 years or less. You’ll start seeing an immediate saving on your utility bills, too.  And, if you [...]

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