DIY Projects from Mother Earth News

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August 13, 2005
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Solar Hot-air Collector
A perfect solution for a mobile home or conventional house, this 5-by-8-foot, lean-to structure attaches to the house's south wall and offers supplemental heat and storage space. Detailed plans cover siting, construction, assembly, a materials list and 22 illustrations and photos. Plan # 778 

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Mother's 'Heat Grabber'
This ingenious window device attaches to the outside of a windowsill. The 21-by-54-inch grabber takes cold, outdoor air that's been heated by the sun and circulates it into a room. Easy-to-follow plans include wiring, airflow diagrams, photographs, materials list and step-by-step instructions. Plan # 754

Wind-driven Electrical Generator
Designed by Marshall Price in 1983 and featured in Mother Earth News in 1986, this low-investment wind plant is a backyard tinkerer's dream. The 2,000 watt generator features redwood blades. The plan includes a materials list and detailed instructions. Plan # 765

The 'Blue Max': Affordable Wind Power
Harvest power from the wind for your own economical, efficient small-scale home power with this 350-watt generator wind plant. Includes information and instructions for building the generator and blades. The blades and tail are covered with polyethylene tarp material. This plan was featured in a 1985 issue of Mother Earth News. Plan # 769  

Do It Yourself Boat Plans

Float Your Boat Plywood Row or Sailboat 
You can build this charming plywood rowboat in a weekend. The design allows the boat to fold in half, enabling it to be carried
on a roof rack, as well as provide storage space. Plan # 770 

The Return of the Brandy Bar Live-a-board Houseboat 
Living on the water can be a grand adventure. With a little construction knowledge and a lot of elbow grease, you can build your own 25-foot houseboat, complete with kitchen and bathroom, from these plans. Plan # 789 

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