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Creating Your Own Wildlife Garden

August 8th, 2011

Often gardens are completely shut out from the rest of nature and are not the best for attracting local wildlife. Obviously, for some this is perfect but for others who may want to open their gardens up to the surrounding landscape and possibly attract birds amongst other wildlife, designing your garden in a particular way can help make this happen. One of the first things to do to achieve this is to map out the surrounding area and see how this can fit in terms of wildlife, look out for ponds and streams for example and see how these can complement your garden landscape.

In order to attract birds you will need to provide food, water and a suitable nesting area that has enough shelter. Providing for different species is necessary and planting a range of berry-producing vegetation can attract more varieties of bird. Plants that grow around the local area can also help in attracting indigenous species of birds, so this can also prove useful. Food will also need to be varied to match the seasons your garden goes through. In spring, for example berry-producing shrubs are the best while during the summer hanging several containers full of seed can prove more useful for attracting wildlife. Always make sure these feeders are full however, as often birds may become dependent on this method and having a fully stocked container can help keep the birds visiting.

Plants on the other hand offer a great source of shelter for birds. Evergreens and other shrubbery can provide good nesting areas as well as protection from the weather during the colder months. By planting several more dense shrubs, you can make your garden a much more hospitable place for wildlife, thus attracting many more birds. Finally, water is also a great way to attract birds and if there is a lack of a natural source around a birdbath can generally be very beneficial by offering something to drink from and bathe within. Be sure to keep it stocked regularly and if it freezes over during winter make sure to break the ice so it becomes accessible. » Read more: Creating Your Own Wildlife Garden

Magnetically Created Power and How It Fits Into Your Green Energy Plans

August 8th, 2011

When listing all of the green and renewable ways of generating energy, magnetically created power should be at the top. Not only because it requires no external power to create electricity, but because of the many other positives that come with generating home energy using this method.

The other home energy generation methods either require a substantial investment or require that the homeowner have sufficient space to implement the system. Although wind and solar are time proven and are definitely worth considering, generating your power with a permanent magnet motor offers a solution that fits into everyone’s budget and space requirements.

With the ever increasing price and scarcity of fossil fuels, and the damage they cause to the environment, green and plentiful home energy creation should be a priority for every family. The magnetic motor is perfect for this purpose and is extremely easy to construct. It can also be integrated into your home power system with little problem.

So, what do we mean when we say magnetically created power? This green power generating system utilizes a permanent magnet powered motor to turn a generator or other energy generating device. This motor is powered entirely by permanent magnets. The attracting and repelling forces of the magnets create mechanical energy and turns the motor. The motor turns the generator and creates power. The power generated is routed into your electrical service breaker box, or can be used to power selected appliances, or your whole house depending on your energy needs and the scale at which you chose to construct the device.

When we say scale, we mean the generating capacity or the torque of the motor you constructed. Obviously, a smaller scale device would be able to handle a smaller generator or alternator and would generate less current, thus it would only be able to power a single appliance or some other light load. Of course, a larger scale device would be able to handle larger generators and could power a heavier load.

The best part of magnetically created power is that the motor itself requires no external energy source. No gas, no electricity and it also requires little to no maintenance. It is also the perfect choice for a first time home energy project. The device is very easy to construct and the materials can be obtained at your local hardware, home improvement or electronics store and will not require a substantial cash outlay.

Shouldn’t constructing a permanent magnet motor be considered as your next home energy project, or even your first, if you have no experience? If so, the first investment you should make is in a set of quality construction plans. These will guide you as you construct the motor and will give you valuable information about how to scale the device for your power needs. » Read more: Magnetically Created Power and How It Fits Into Your Green Energy Plans