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Article: SOLAR HEATERS ARE CHEAP, EASY TO BUILD AND FREE TO OPERATE.(Spotlight on Home and Gardening)

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Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
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January 11, 1997
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Byline: James Dulley

Question: I'm not handy with tools, but I would like to build a low-cost solar heater for my house. My heating bills are too high. What simple design that does not require big roof collectors is best? - T.J.

Answer: In the past several years, there has been a resurgence of homeowner interest in solar heating. Residential solar heating is quiet and non-polluting, and it is free to operate. Building one yourself also sets a good example for your children and helps protect the environment.

There are several simple do-it-yourself solar-heater designs that can easily heat one or two rooms on a sunny winter day. In the summer, ...

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