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Switch from Heating Oil to a Heat Pump for Home Heating
WEBNov 27, 2019 · New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), but quite a few other states have similar programs. (For those in New York, go to the section on “Residents and Homeowners ...
How to Drill a Water Well Yourself – Mother Earth News
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Fasten a malleable-iron drive cap to the top of the riser pipe. Make certain that all joints are as tight as possible. To avoid breakage of the pipe or splitting of the couplings it is advisable ...
How To Build A Pole Barn Step By Step | Mother Earth News
WEBFeb 4, 2023 · The steps to pole-building success are simple: Create a level base pad (if you want more than just the earth underfoot), set poles vertically into holes in the ground, connect them across the top ...
How to Make Biodiesel - DIY Biodiesel Production - Mother Earth …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · The Chemistry of Making Biodiesel. Biodiesel production is dependent on two chemical reactions. The first is commonly called the “methoxide reaction.”. It happens when you mix methanol with a ...
The DIY Worm Farm: How to Make a Worm Bin - Mother Earth News
WEBJun 10, 2022 · Sprinkle castings on potted plants and over garden beds. A little goes a long way. A handful can go into the bottom of a planting hole to get a plant off to a good start. Unlike nitrogen-rich ...
Make a Biogas Generator to Produce Your Own Natural Gas
WEBJan 3, 2022 · by Isaac Marquez. A 200-gallon biogas generator in Oregon turns 15 pounds of food waste into cooking fuel daily. As food and yard waste decompose, methane and carbon dioxide are created, inflating ...
75 Medicinal Plants and Their Uses – Mother Earth News
WEBOct 3, 2023 · When we catch colds, we prefer echinacea and andrographis (immune-boosting herbs proven to speed recovery), ginseng (ditto), licorice root (for sore throat), tea or coffee (caffeine helps relieve ...
How to Make Paper From Plants – Mother Earth News
WEBOct 3, 2023 · Tear a piece of commercial, bleach-white paper. It’ll tear easily. The fibers, the stuff from which it’s made, will be barely distinguishable. Handmade paper is stronger, harder to tear; and ...
How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool | Mother Earth News
WEBJun 8, 2022 · The cheapest and most ecologically sound way to build a swimming pool is simply to hollow a hole in the ground. You can make your pool as shallow or as deep as you want, but the key is to make ...