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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:22:29 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative_heating_home_system.html A summary of the principles and benefits involved in designing a Do It Yourself alternative heating home system that works Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:49:12 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/geothermal_heat_pump.html Tips on choosing the right geothermal heat pump including a description of how a heat pump works and cost of installation Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:13:29 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-06-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for June 2009 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:41:07 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/wood_stove_pipe.html A discussion of various kinds of wood stove pipe and some tips on how to choose the right one Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:19:36 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/solar_heat.html A description of the basics of using solar heat for home heating including how it works and how to purchase a solar heating system Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:18:22 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/solar_steam_boiler.html A description of a steam boiler along with a list of some of the major benefits of using a solar steam boiler Thu, 28 May 2009 04:02:13 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/corn_burning_stove.html A description of the corn burning stove and its many benefits Thu, 21 May 2009 00:27:31 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-05-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for May 2009 Wed, 13 May 2009 10:02:49 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/antique_kitchen_stoves.html Advice on how to find a great antique kitchen stove or wood stove Wed, 13 May 2009 09:53:30 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/facts_about_solar_energy.html A collection of interesting facts about solar energy including ways to use it, ways to store it, solar cooking and heating, and more Thu, 07 May 2009 18:30:57 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/solar_water_heaters.html A description of the different types of solar water heaters and how to combine them with biomass for energy savings Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:57:56 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/steam_boiler.html A discussion of how to choose a steam boiler with brief explanations of types of steam boilers and biomass energy sources. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:56:18 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/gas-furnace.html How to choose a gas furnace and couple it with a biogas reactor Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:20:42 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-04-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for April 2009 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:42:35 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/propane_heater.html Tips on how to choose a propane heater and how to couple a propane heater with a biogas reactor Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:35:41 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/gas_furnace.html A brief overview of how to use a gas furnace coupled with a biogas reactor Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:58:08 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/furnace_filters.html An overview of the different types of furnace filters and advice on how to select them Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:21:01 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/solar_cooker.html A brief description of the many kinds or solar cookers both purchased and homemade Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:22:04 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/privacy-policy.html This privacy policy includes the terms and conditions fot visitors of Alternative-Heating.com Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:37:29 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-03-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for March 2009 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:29:03 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/room_heaters.html New solar room heaters cut heating costs without using electricity Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:10:45 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/Hot_water_baseboard_heating.html Hot water baseboard heating is a great way to get more mileage our of alternative heating systems Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:08:36 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/tankless-water-heater.html A tankless water heater has some great advantages and a few disadvantages Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:25:33 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/wood-stove-fan.html : How to choose a woodstove fan among many different woodstove blowers Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:08:32 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/passive_solar_home_plan.html A basic passive solar home plan that can be scaled up or down. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:05:56 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-02-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for February 2009 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:20:32 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/what-is-a-waste-oil-furnace.html An explanation of waste oil furnaces and how to find or build one. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:52:48 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-01-2009.html Alternative Heating News Archives for January 2009 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:04:13 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/energy-efficient-housing.html This article deals with the basics of energy efficient housing. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:32:13 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/ecological-buildings.html The basics of ecological buildings are the focus of this article. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:22:29 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/cord-wood.html A cord wood is a stack of wood - ideally, tightly stacked - and bound by a cord that measures approximately about 4x4x8 feet. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:04:06 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/furnace-prices.html Worried about furnace prices? It pays to ask yourself three basic questions about your home heating system as it is and the changes you wish to make. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:07:49 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/firewood-storage-racks.html The simplest kind of firewood storage rack, and one you've undoubtably seen more than once, is to take a couple of pressure treated 2 X 4's and lay them between two young trees. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:24 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/firewood-storage.html Proper firewood storage is an essential part of getting the most out of your wood stove or fireplace. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:49:27 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/hydraulic-log-splitters.html While electric log splitters are great for home use and are extremely popular, hydraulic log splitters might be a better investment for homeowners who have wooded acreage. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:42:12 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/electric-log-splitters.html Electric log splitters are easy to use once you've read the manual and have had someone show you how to operate the machine. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:29:19 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/chimney-cleaning.html If you own a wood stove, you must perform thorough and regular chimney cleaning in order to keep you home and loved ones safe from fire. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:14:30 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-12-2008.html Alternative Heating News Archives for December 2008 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:08:20 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-energy-sources.html You don't have to be a scientist to learn how to tap alternative energy sources to save money and help reduce dangerous carbon emissions that feed global warming. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:07:02 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/gas-water-heater.html If you own livestock, using biogas to fuel your gas water heater may be an excellent option for you. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:55:27 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/garage-heater.html Choices for alternative garage heaters include Trombe walls, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and used oil furnaces or boilers, to name just a few. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:58:22 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/hot-air-oil-furnaces.html Hot air oil furnaces tend to be less efficient that high-performance natural gas or LP furnaces. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:46:21 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/furnace-filter.html The right furnace filter can make the difference between winter comfort and winter sneezing and congestion. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:34:56 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/floor-furnace.html Floor furnaces have been in use for centuries, beginning in early Roman times, and is rapidly gaining popularity. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:39:58 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/gel-fuel-fireplaces.html Gel fuel fireplaces and pellet stoves are two of the most popular alternative heating methods on the market today. Let's break down the pros and cons associated with each to help you decide. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:01:48 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/wood-cook-stoves.html Wood cook stoves are the most basic in cooking and heating, using only burning wood or fossil fuels as the source of heat. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:04:32 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-11-2008.html Alternative Heating News Archives for November 2008 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:42:39 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-10-2008.html Alternative Heating News Archives for October 2008 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:46:00 GMT http://www.alternative-heating.com/alternative-heating-news-archives-09-2008.html Alternative Heating News Archives for September 2008 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:43:22 GMT