How I built an electricity producing wind turbine. Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona.
I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the sky-wrecking light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service available. That's not really a problem. No electricity equals no light pollution. Rocket Stove. The Rocket Stove is a variety of wood-burning cooking stove.
It is easy to construct, with low-cost materials. These are low-mass stoves designed to burn small pieces of wood very efficiently. Insulate Basement Rim Joists.