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Chapters in this book include: - What Exactly is Solar Power and How Does it Work?- How to Figure Out if a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy System is Conducive for You - Get an Answer for 6 Questions!- DIY (Do It Yourself) PV Solar System Installation - What You Ought To Know!- Where Can I Get FREE Help and Advice for DIY Solar Panel Installation?- What Else Should I Keep in Mind Regarding DIY Solar Panel Systems?- What is Residential Solar Leasing About?- How are Solar Roof Shingles (aka Solar Tiles) Different from Solar Panels?- How Do Solar Pool Covers Work?NOTE: This book is written for those COMTEMPLATING getting a solar panel system if they don't know enough about it yet. A good, basic understanding of what you need to know "before" diving into it is what you will learn in order to make an informed decision; especially if you are in the United States (or Canada).So if you are considering do it yourself solar panels for your home, or solar panel installation through a contractor, "Solar Power for Sustainable Living - What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route" is a great reference guide to make sure you've considered the most important avenues or prerequisites of getting into do-it-yourself solar panels before you get started and then realize that you should've considered these aspects first, which are very important in decision making.It is informative and detailed to give you a good understanding of how it all works and what's really involved when it comes to obtaining a PV solar power system for sustainable living. Charts and illustrations are also included for easy reference.You'll get information, terminology, advice, things you'd better be aware of or consider beforehand, education, valuable tips that's going to literally help you, what exact items you'll need to buy and what it cost, how to connect with other people doing the same thing that you are (which is huge), and much more. If you need to find out what the latest and up to date information is for what your state (in USA) is currently offering for rebates and incentives on using solar power for your home or office, there's a reference conveniently provided for that.There's also reference to a handy calculator that you can use to help estimate the size and cost of installing a PV system.For the US and CANADA, going by zip code, just in case you need to check out or prescreen solar contractors in your area to get an estimate or just to ask some questions, there's a reference that provides that information as well.You'll get surprise information that most people haven't thought about before or are simply not aware of. "Solar Power for Sustainable Living - What to Consider Before Going the Do It Yourself Solar Route" provides the kind of due diligence you need for sustainable living through a solar power system.

Chapters in this book include: - What is Organic Gardening?- Soil Testing- 9 Tools to Assist You with Gardening (Find at Any Hardware Store)- Why Begin with Organic Seeds- How to Plant Seeds (Outdoors)- Are Wild Animals and Pests Trying to Freeload? Fight Back - Naturally!- How to Create an "Indoor" Organic Garden for Fresh Vegetables and Herbs- Dwarf or Miniature Varieties of Vegetables- What Containers to Use and How to Grow Seeds - "Indoors"- 7 Helpful Things for Growing Vegetables Indoors to Keep in MindQUICK NOTE: This book is for BEGINNERS to gardening (organically). You get all the basics including which tools to use for doing what, terminology, etc. If you are an advanced gardener, there are still things to be gleaned from it.Have you noticed how much more expensive organic vegetables (and fruits) are in comparison to the sprayed with pesticides and chemical fertilizer ones are? I've seen $2.50 for an organic apple which is utterly ridiculous! Learning how to start an organic vegetable garden beginning with pure organic seeds, whether indoor or outdoor, is what "Organic Gardening 101 - "How To" Essentials and Tips for Starting an Outdoor or Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden" teaches you to do.If you are a beginner and don't know much about organic gardening, this book covers the basic "how to" essentials to get you started. Some of what you will learn is how to tell which soil is most conducive for growing vegetation and how to make natural fertilizer to plant your seeds in.There are a lot of components to organic gardening so being familiar with some common basic terminology provided in this book helps out when you go to your local nursery or garden store. You'll know what you're talking about and exactly what to look for. All of that is covered including what specific gardening tools you'll need to use for your vegetable garden.Even the planter or container that's used for growing the seeds in (and proper lighting) plays a role in how well it grows. Especially if you are growing an indoor vegetable garden, this would need to be taken into consideration which is discussed in detail.You'll also learn about miniature organic vegetable gardening that's really fun and easy to grow. It's so nice and convenient to literally pick vegetables and herbs right off your plant without leaving your home.Helpful tips and resourceful websites that take you deeper into what to do are included to help you create the perfect organic vegetable garden from scratch - indoor or outdoor - depending on your situation. Either way, you'll enjoy your home grown vegetables!

Chapters in this book include: - Salt (aka Sodium Chloride)- (White) Vinegar (aka Impure Dilute Acetic Acid)- Baking Soda (aka Sodium Bicarbonate)- Tea Tree Oil (aka Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil)- Hydrogen Peroxide (aka H202)- Borax (aka Sodium Borate)- Lemons / Lemon Juice / Lemon Essential Oil- Raw Potatoes- Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizer (aka Activated Carbon)- Rubbing Alcohol (aka Isopropyl Alcohol)- Olive Oil- 8 Helpful Cleaning AidsThere are main basic food items that we already have in our home that can be used as DIY natural cleaning solutions or what's termed as green cleaning. You just have to know which of them can be used to clean what. This includes vinegar, baking soda, salt, olive oil, and other items that are discussed in "Green Cleaning 101 - DIY Natural Cleaning Solutions with Vinegar and Other Frugal Resources That You Already Have". White vinegar is the most dominant ingredient throughout.You might not even need to go out and buy anything extra. But if you're frugal like more of us are becoming these days, it'll cost less than commercial brands and will still get the job done for you in an eco-friendly way which is expanded upon.Are you sensitive or allergic to toxic chemical cleaning solutions? When you open or twist off the cap, does your head throb? Do your eyes start watering? Does it become hard to breathe while you're in a room trying to clean it? Well, a DIY book on green cleaning is the way to go and it's really not difficult to do.You just have to be willing to measure and mix easy solutions. Make a large enough amount that will last you for a few cleanings and then you won't need to do it again for a while. Simply double or triple what it says to do and that's all there is to it.Numerous recipes are shared for cleaning floors, toilets, bathtubs, walls, windows, countertops, sinks, mirrors, carpet, clothing, removing rust, etc. There's also a special natural deodorizing solution that not too many know about.NOTE: This particular book mentions some additional items that aren't necessarily food-based but definitely should be included in the mix, so to speak. It even gives suggestions on what cleaning tools you should use to clean specific things with. (You'll see what I mean.)Put "Green Cleaning 101 - DIY Natural Cleaning Solutions with Vinegar and Other Frugal Resources That You Already Have" into action for a healthier environment for you and your family. You'll be glad you did!