Get a compass!
If you don't know what "passive solar" means, immediately read this post explaining it. If you have a short attention span, feel free to skip the first few paragraphs.
Random Bits
Before installing solar panels, get a home energy audit to find out where you're wasting the most energy. Your house will be more comfortable if you seal leaks and add more insulation, so don't just slap solar panels on the roof without curbing energy use.
