Solar energy- does anyone know of a DIY way to make a solar collector and transfer that energy to batteries?

I would like to learn about solar energy and how I can make some panels for my home, of course with in a reasonable budget. My goal is to be able to run a refrigerator and fan off of battery. Any ideas out there?

If your goal is to save money, it will be hard to do that with solar electricity. You can come out ahead under some circumstances, but powering a refrigerator and a fan is an unlikely one. However, if your goal is to learn about this kind of setup, you could get a kit from (say) Harbor Freight for a few hundred dollars, which will (barely) charge a car battery over a period of a couple weeks. The energy you collect could power a fan for several hours.

I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here:

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How long do refrigerators last?

We have an Amana, it’s only 4 years old. It was humming pretty bad and then it went out on us a couple months ago, so we unplugged it for a few hours and plugged it back in and then it worked. Now it’s out again. Our warranty is expired. My husband wants to buy a new one, I told him it’s only 4 years old!! Anyway we have had problems with our microwave and dishwasher too, both Amana.

Before you go hunting for new appliances …..and laying the blame on a brand name please have an analysis done on your electrical.
Personally I think this is far too soon to be having problems with your appliances ….not to say things can’t go wrong ….they will and do….. but refrigerators should be good for an average of 10 years…… microwaves 5 years and 1 day just past the warranty for the magnetron tube…… and dishwashers …even if they run everyday should be an average of 8-10 years.

If most of your appliance problems are electrical related it might not be a bad idea to have an electrician out to just check the basics grounding, the neutral connections, and service drop….. for any type of irregularities.

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A Guide To Using Your Microwave Oven

A Guide To Using Your Microwave Oven

When it comes to using your microwave there are some basics that you need to remember to obtain the optimum results that you are seeking.

Safety:
Always observe manufacturer’s instructions when operating your microwave oven. It’s important to keep the oven interior clean from spills and splatters, especially around doors and seals. Food buildup can impede cooking time and effiency.

If your microwave is not functioning correctly, get it check by a professional before using it again.

Heating Consistency:
To assure thorough results; rotate, stir or rearrange large amounts of food and/or containers halfway through the cooking cycle. Microwave ovens with a carousel feature do this automatically for you.

Standing Time:
Foods removed from microwave ovens often require a few minutes of “standing time” prior to serving.

Steaming:
Microwave steamers and roasters require a quarter inch of water or other liquid at the bottom of the microwave cookware unit. Some foods will require you to monitor the cooking progress and to add water to prevent drying.

High Fat Foods:
Avoid microwave foods with high fat content (such as some meat & pork products) in microwave and storage containers not designed for those foods.

Timing:
Compact and other low-watt microwave ovens (600 watt or less) may require longer cooking times than some recipes or packaging intructions call for.

Cleaning:
Fill microwave safe glass container with 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. The steam will help loosen stuck on food products and splatters for easy cleaning. The Lemon is also a natural deodorizer.

Proper Microwave Containers:
You should only use proper microwave safe containers in your microwave. Just because a container is made of plastic doesn’t mean its microwave safe.

Make sure any paper products such as paper plates, paper towels, etc. that you use in your microwave are also designated safe for microwave use.

About the Author

Shelly Hill has been working from home since 1989 in Direct Sales. You can visit Shelly online at: http://www.classybusinesswomen.com or visit Shelly’s Recipe Blog at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com

Is the cookware, Circulon safe to use?

I wouldnt advise using it. Read the customer reviews that I found on the site listed below (theres reviews for different Circulon cookware products).

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Could you please help me selecting and separating priorities?

I´ll soon move to my own apartment, here is a list of things that I can´t stop thinking of and really want at once, I can´t have everything at once so what should I consider first and list as a priority to don´t make the bad move and then regret it?

everyone will have a different answer. However, no one has told you to SAVE.

No matter what you do in your budge, you should be saving at least 10% of your gross monthly income in savings.

Pay yourself FIRST. Have the money directly taken from your paycheck. You will never miss it.