Power Meter Follow Up!

As we first reported back in February, Google has now started rolling out PowerMeter technology to a number of electric supply partners. Note that Toronto is included! Let me know if you get to use this new technology!

Reverse Vending

Here's a neat idea: Vending machines that collect your cans and bottles and refund you on the spot!

I like the fact that they are roughly the size and shape of a traditional vending machine and thus would probably fit in with existing machines quite easily... Nice job!

Go Big, or Go Home: Building an Inground Rainwater Cistern

Check out this video of an inground rainwater cistern... huge. Probably not necessary in Nova Scotia, but for long term planning, this would be pretty cool.

Rainwater harvesting system

How to Build a Rain Barrel

Found this nifty video on how to build a collection rain barrel from used parts.


Building Work: How To Build A Rainwater Collection System

Roofdrain to Toilet Tank Project

I would love to try this project out. One of the benefits of a flat roof is that I could conceivably set this up and connect it to all of the toilets in the house, not just the one in the basement.

Still have the issue of how to collect the water though!

Rainwater Collection

I spent the weekend working in the yard, planting some seeds, transplanting a few ornamentals, trimming branches. I'm now interested in finding out more about rainwater collection for use in my garden and around the property. Here's one overview that I found helpful so far.

I have a flat roof, so now I'm trying to figure out where my roof drains go, and how hard it is going to be to divert them...

Get Your Lawn Off Grass!