{"product_id":"diy-solar-projects-updated-edition-small-projects-to-whole-home-systems-tap-into-the-sun-9781591866640","title":"DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition: Small Projects to Whole-Home Systems: Tap Into the Sun","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with the step-by-step instructions you'll find in this updated edition of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIY Solar Projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Put the sun to work in your home with the new, expanded edition of the popular 2011 title \u003ci\u003eDIY Solar Projects\u003c\/i\u003e. Like the original, this edition offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking in solar ovens, to \u003cb\u003emounting solar panels on your roof\u003c\/b\u003e, this book teaches how to take advantage of solar energy. It's all possible with relatively small investments and \u003cb\u003eminimal DIY building experience\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You'll learn how to make: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tool trailer with available AC-power (directly from the sun) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar systems for marine crafts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar-powered security light \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar water heater \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar hot-air collector window mount \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar lumber kiln \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Solar battery charging station \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With clear instructions, tips, and \u003cb\u003estep-by-step color photos \u003c\/b\u003efor each project, this book takes the intimidation out of DIY solar builds. For those with more ambitious solar power plans, this updated edition contains information on outfitting your home with \u003cb\u003esolar electricity collection systems and integrating them into your primary power supply\u003c\/b\u003e system. Excitement about home solar energy is exploding, and \u003ci\u003eDIY Solar Projects: Updated Edition\u003c\/i\u003e sheds light on how you can get involved immediately. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book also offers an extensive resource guide with links to tax-reducing, subsidy, and\u003cb\u003e support programs on both a national and state-by-state level\u003c\/b\u003e. With high energy costs and an environment that demands cleaner fuel sources, now is the time to introduce new, \u003cb\u003ecost-saving solar projects\u003c\/b\u003e into your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Smith\u003c\/b\u003e has worked for many years as a Home Improvement editor. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e is an avid environmentalist and a home improvement expert who has written many successful DIY books, including \u003ci\u003eBuild Your Kids a Treehouse, The Complete Guide to Patios\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Contemporary Sheds.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cool Springs Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524855402770,"sku":"9781591866640","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d8d96e5-00a9-4ed7-806d-796d4fa7e1e2.jpg?v=1731196066","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/diy-solar-projects-updated-edition-small-projects-to-whole-home-systems-tap-into-the-sun-9781591866640","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}