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					Solar and 
					Green Home Ideas from Mother Earth News 
					  
					Build your own 
						new solar house or add energy saving features to your 
						existing home with the help of these practical guides. 
					    
				
				
				MotherEarthNews.com  Mother Earth News has 
				provided solid information on many topics related to sustainable 
				living and natural building for several decades, and now many of 
				these articles are available on-line. Here are just a few 
				samples of their green building articles: 
				Go Solar and Save Big!
 By Clarke Snell
 Every homeowner needs to know that passive solar design results 
				in huge savings on energy bills. This article is a great primer 
				on passive solar design ideas for new and existing homes.
 
				August/September 
				2006
 All About Insulation
 by Dan Chiras
 Make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient with 
				today's insulation options.
 December/January 2002
 
 Natural Swimming Pools
 By Douglas Buege and Vicky Uhland
 With a minimum of materials and without an arsenal of chemicals, 
				you can build an idyllic water oasis right in your own back yard 
				and thwart summertime's sultry dog days.
 August/September 2002
 
 Build a Simple Solar Heater
 By Gary Reysa
 This low-cost plan lets you turn any south wall into a source of 
				free heat.
 December/January 2006
   
				
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