Friday, January 24, 2014

Brrrr.... Winter Energy Projects

It is cold out here in the Northeast! Are you looking for some projects to keep busy indoors? We have compiled some of our favorite energy projects (and a few others). Of course check out our IDT Energy Pinterest for more ideas.

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Fact: Laughing warms you up! Here are some funny (not energy related) winter warm up project. This funny list includes a nod to the famous A Christmas Story.

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You flick a switch and a light bulb lights up a room. Wouldn't it be neat to teach your kids exactly how it works, using only simple household projects? Check out this project that builds a simple light bulb using "circuit science".


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One of the favorite, easy projects that you can do is to simply draw any design on a lightbulb and light up your room with some funk.

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Are you a history buff or like vintage things?  Chances are you have seen these old insulators at garage sales or in an antique store. In a past post, we talked about some of the interesting different ways people are turning insulators into lamps. Also, make sure you read the post where we talked about the history of the insulators.



Turning food into power? Crazy but very possible. Here is a simple description of how you can turn simple household food into energy to light a bulb.