Foundation forms are in place – framing starts next week.
remodel week 4
The front porch and foundation is now gone; and the footings have been dug for structural review of the addition.
demo week 2 + 3
Demo activity for week 2 was light due to a massive snow storm that haulted most activities in our area. We picked back up after the snow melted, brought in an excavator and set-up rebar to prepare for the foundation …
demo week 1
First week of demo is complete! Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: What’s left inside:
candlemaking
And here’s part two of my soapmaking and candlemaking journey – candlemaking. Inspired by the same goal to reduce our household chemical exposure from products used daily, I’ve wanted to explore beeswax candlemaking using natural wood wicks and essential oils …
soapmaking
It’s been a few weeks of living in the pole barn and thought I’d start tackling some projects I’ve wanted to take on for some time. As a (now) avid gardener, I’ve been inspired to use natural, plant-based ingredients as …
2 people. 2 dogs. 1 composting toilet.
Our construction loan closed, so we’re moving into the pole barn for construction. The number one question we’ve been asked – what about the composting toilet. Here’s what the EPA says about them. http://water.epa.gov/aboutow/owm/upload/2005_07_14_comp.pdf
fall perennials
Fall flowers during late August; some of these plants are over three years now.
fall fruits + veggies
Next year we should yield some good produce!
Journal on conscious living 