Dear Mother: April/May 2007

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April/May 2007, Issue 221
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DOROTHY HULL
Nipomo, California

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Efficiency First & Foremost

Energy efficiency — reducing the electrical load from your house — is the most important aspect of energy management. We need to stop wasting energy. Some years ago I told my dad that if he changed all the lights in his house to compact fluorescent lights, the electric bill would more than offset the original purchase price. His power consumption dropped so much, Cornwall Electric changed the electric meter, thinking it must be broken.

PIERRE BOURGON
Cornwall, Ontario

For more information about compact fluorescent bulbs and other kinds of Earth-friendlier lighting, see “Bright Ideas for Home Lighting” and “Easy DIY Solar Lighting” (April/May 2007).—Mother

Cabin Builder’s Delight

I love the articles like “Build This Cozy Cabin” (June/July 2006). A few years ago, I bought some land near coastal Alaska and built a log cabin from scratch. It was the most memorable summer I’ve had. I spend summers there and will spend all of at least the next couple of years there (I wanted electricity for the winter first and finally have it). Articles such as this are always inspiring!

ROB RURKA
Seldovia, Alaska

It’s Important to be Green

I want Mother to know how much I appreciate the recent spate of “green” articles. The need to save this planet from human activity and find a balance with nature is increasing rapidly. I appreciate the articles and timely information on what an individual can do to help. The urgent need to address the growth of the population is seldom addressed adequately. Without that, all our efforts will be too little, too late, I fear. Thank you for your wonderful magazine!

JUNE CALVIN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Don’t Forget Your Elders

I love your magazine and have for years been a subscriber. Please address one part of your readership that has been overlooked: Seniors! Retirees! Limited income couples and singles! Some of us feel like we are getting left behind. I realize most of these articles are written by young people, and I so enjoy reading about you. Please let’s hear from some of the older people who are living the homestead, country life. You must have volumes of good information you can share with us.

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