Andy John

Came across this interesting article, when I was asking myself existential questions as it relates to money and livelihood.

http://www.thehealersjournal.com/2013/05/26/metaphysics-of-money-mind-and-spirit-flow-of-wealth/

All the best in finding your ideal balance.

There is treated wood that can be used for foundations. "Modern" wood treatments come from very old technologies. Most I saw came from15th/16th-century barns and shipbuilding techniques - seems you could research and use treated wood as the foundation. https://www.nachi.org/permanent-wood-foundations.htm

Of course where you live/climate would need to be considered with other drainage, stability issues, etc.

When I lived in the desert I considered a cured earthen floor.

Earthen floors can be very beautiful and durable. best of luck with your plans.

Thanks for all the chuckles and information!  You know you're a Permie when instead of reading, watching youtube or Netflix for a pick-me-up you read a few pages of "You know you're a permie when..."

there is a waterproofing method I've heard of that uses oils, and terps on cloth...I believe is what is called oil skin---like Crocodile Dundee's hat and coat...

It's heavy but it can work

Okay so one ginormous battery bank is always best?

it's an interesting idea but would result in uneven wear. Batteries last longer if they are not pushed too hard so a larger single battery bank will outlive a smaller one that gets occasional breaks from a second one.
Cheers, David

I wasn't thinking of "smaller" and larger battery banks more like 2 -3 equal battery banks, that could be charged and drained optimally. Also, I've heard draining a system to low and incomplete recharging creates efficiency issues. So my theory would be to "duplicate" the house's power needs via multiple battery banks.  

Thanks for the great Colorado inspiration! And for the links. I want to support heritage orchard varieties for my SW Colorado location and now I know how!

Wow, that is rough.

I thought my potato growing exploits at high altitude were rough, but at least I got a few meals and a nice potato salad for my effort.

What comes to mind is a non-traditional potato variety, maybe even sweet potato varieties.

https://www.woodprairie.com/ was very helpful in choosing varieties that worked in my unique climate zone.

I've used peppermint oil successfully for mice invading my home.  And I've also used mothballs in the engine compartment...they didn't eat wires instead they got into a sweater I had in the cab and ate that....uggh

Could Alum work, as it does for curbing dogs eating rocks etc?

Leaving the hood open is great but only in mild climates...

I barely understand the basics of electricity, yet it seems the big issue with solar is the lack of storage ability and draining during low sunshine/night usage.

Would it work to have a separate battery bank that could be hooked up and charged during the high yield times when electricity then can be used is produced, yet disconnected during regular usage periods, and then that battery bank is only "connected" for use to supply power when the standard capacity is drained?

Wonder how companion planting and or square-foot gardening might be incooporated...