This is an interesting idea. So why does the oxygen enter the room, as opposed to being drawn out of the room? The warmth?

I actually did the technique. And it worked really well. Thanks again for the tip!

I went back to read your mountain man post. I was expecting a story of a grizzled mountain man who occasionally visits the library for respite from the tough wilderness. So the story about him was a very

Yeah, that is a great one too. Lots of wisdom droplets in that movie.

I agree, the heavy duty tape can leave some nasty residue. I use it in a pinch, which seems to be a lot these days lol! I almost want to make a 100 tools list for off grid living, because I can think of

Oh wow, this is a GREAT idea! Thanks, I think I will use this technique!

Ok, that is TOO FUNNY because I literally just watched Kung Fu Panda last night! Awesome! The secret ingredient is there is no secret ingredient. That one hit home for me.

Mylar, that makes sense. Nice tip with the neem oil. I am going to give this a shot!

Good point. My mom and daughter have been helping me out, although they are several hundred miles away.

Wow, those are all very insightful thoughts. Nature, yes, it is my true calling to embrace nature as much as I can. And I do pick up on those messages and probably will even more than before. The 1.5 seconds

I am looking forward to your progress and seeing your designs. Lots of hard work, but also lots of fun!

It is amazing how necessity is the mother of invention. Especially in homesteading, you have to be creative to really make it! I think solar is over-rated and is a modern commodity that if things were

Aww thanks! Confidence is really helpful to tackle intimidating projects. I am starting to really feel empowered and the scaredness of doing this alone is dissipating. Baby steps!

Have you added any nutrients to the water? Is it city or well water? I like the idea of the reflecting surface, I have an indoor grow space, but I used plain plastic. I might try to do the reflectix.

That is a beautiful creature. I feel bad for the snake, to be put in a basket and captivity for show. But I am also fascinated by the culture and history of the snake charmer, and how the tradition is

Wow, what a wonderful and ambitious goal. Do you plan to create your brand to sell locally, or do you want to make a national, or international brand? The only thing I wish to see from you is a smile!

Yes, the blockhead has been traded in! It's opening a new perspective for me, what my strengths and weaknesses are, what knowledge I have. I do like the block and tackle idea, I will probably need to invest

There will be positive posts, for sure. Its kinda like the challenge just got a whole lot more interesting. I have to re-evaluate myself as a person, my strengths, my weaknesses, and my knowledge. I have

Yes, it is harsh. Long term, I am not sure of the outcome. Short term, I am staying on the property, and setting up my own systems of survival. Sometimes, us short gals are the toughest cookies of all.

WOW these are great ideas. I did not know about silica, I am going to look into that. Cody and I were just talking about what kind of animals to raise out here, and we have thought about rabbits before,