When I was younger I strongly believed that it was more fun and interesting to take on projects on my own rather than just call in an expert anytime something needs doing. That attitude has gotten me into plenty of sticky messes and strange situations, like the time when I tried to fix a leaky …
With fossil fuels dwindling and energy prices spiking, increasing numbers of people have become curious about energy independence. You might be curious, too, but before you can start to produce your own electricity you need to understand your energy making options. The two most viable do-it-yourself options for producing power at home are solar and …