Yearly Archives: 2012

Solar Panels

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Steve

Up until two weeks ago I thought I had my solar panel mount plans finalized – a single pole mount to the east of the cabin.  That WAS the plan until I found out someone had gone through a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Power | 13 Comments

Greywater Drywell

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Steve

I finished building my drywell last weekend with the help of my neighbor – the one with the earth moving equipment.  Two weeks earlier my oldest son (21) dug the 2′ deep by 17′ long trench for the drainage pipe.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Plumbing | 7 Comments

Bathroom 1.0

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

I’m going to start this post off with a container construction tip.  If you plan on having exposed metal walls or ceilings, by all means try to have them painted with a spray gun early on in the construction phase.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Plumbing | 18 Comments

Water Projects

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Steve

Some readers have emailed me lately asking what’s going on and if I had stopped posting. There’s nothing to worry about, it’s just that it was a long and busy winter away from the cabin. I try to keep this … Continue reading →

Posted in Plumbing | 14 Comments