| DIY energy projects don't get the credit they deserve. | | | | potential buyer. And the buyer will love the fact that all |
| If you are anything like me, you already spend a lot of | | | | the work has already been done. |
| your time working on fixing up the various things | | | | Solar Water Heating |
| around the house that you've been putting for some | | | | Your hot water heater runs 24/7 to keep your water |
| time. These little projects do help maintain your home's | | | | hot. Take into account the fact that water heaters are |
| value but in reality, they are doing nothing to increase | | | | very efficient appliances and it is easy to see that you |
| the value of your home. | | | | are throwing away a lot of money. |
| So why not learn how to put a twist on your normal | | | | Solar water heating is a one of the better DIY energy |
| household projects and instead of dumping money into | | | | projects because it can really cut down on the amount |
| your home, start a project that will pay for itself or | | | | of energy you waste which can save you a lot of |
| even make you money in the long run? And not only | | | | money. You can even build a solar water heater out |
| that but these DIY energy projects will also increase | | | | of recycled materials making it an extremely cheap |
| the value of your home which can give you a big | | | | investment. |
| return on your investment if or when you sell your | | | | Solar Power Pump |
| home. | | | | If you have a pond or fountain on your property then |
| There are so many DIY energy projects to choose | | | | you already know that it helps to increase the value of |
| from but I decided to share my list of the top 5. | | | | your home. But why not take advantage of free solar |
| Top 5 Easy DIY Energy Projects | | | | energy to operate your pump? |
| Solar Outdoor Lighting | | | | It's as easy as setting up a small solar panel that |
| I'm sure you've driven by a house with nice outdoor | | | | absorbs sunlight during the day and produces electricity |
| landscape lighting. It is amazing how a few simple lights | | | | to power the pump. When the sun sets, the electricity |
| can make a house stand out and add so much curb | | | | stops and the pump turns off itself. Talk about low |
| appeal. And it is this curb appeal that will increase the | | | | maintenance! |
| value of your home when it stands out and catches | | | | Home Solar Panels |
| the eye of a potential buyer. | | | | Home solar panels are quickly becoming the new |
| Using solar power for these lights is actually easier | | | | favorite of the DIY energy projects as of late. The |
| than having to hard wire them. You don't have to dig | | | | prices have dropped considerably over the past year |
| up your landscaping to run the wiring. With a single | | | | making these panels much more affordable. |
| solar cell, you can build a standalone light that is easy | | | | And just like the wind turbines mentioned above, there |
| to install. Want to change the lighting? Just move the | | | | are some great DIY energy guides that that walk you |
| light to a new location until you're satisfied. | | | | through the process of building your own homemade |
| Residential Wind Turbine | | | | solar panels to help power your home. |
| Residential wind turbines have become very popular | | | | This is often one of the best ways to increase the |
| lately because a single small wind turbine can produce | | | | value of your home as many potential buyers are now |
| a considerable amount energy for your home. Don't | | | | looking for more energy efficient and cost saving |
| want to spend much? You don't have to. There are | | | | homes. And this will only become more important to |
| many easy to follow guides that show you how to | | | | buyers with the increasing costs of energy. |
| build your own residential wind turbine out of common | | | | I hope this showed you how some simple DIY energy |
| household materials. | | | | projects can not only help save you money but also |
| So not only can you build a homemade wind turbine | | | | increase the value of your home and make your |
| and save money, it adds value to your home because | | | | home much more attractive to potential buyers. |
| the energy and cost savings gets passed on to the | | | | |