Though there isn't a lot that I can do at the house right now, I can google.
The compost water heater is something that I really hope I can attempt this year. It may be the neatest idea I've come across EVER!
Here's a video of how it works.
I'm so excited! Could it be possible that I will have hot water from wood chips? Maybe even be able to do some sub floor heating and heat my house with it? Maybe make the pile the floor of a greenhouse and heat the greenhouse and my water with compost? The options sound endless and I'm so stoked to try this.
Real time house update:
The house is now empty of the stuff being stored in it by the previous owner. The hope in the next few weeks is to get the energy audit done (fingers crossed for grant money), take down some of the inside walls down to the studs (Ben and I started this only to find more wood panelling underneath the wood panelling), check the place out with a contractor and get some estimates, take the kitchen cupboards out and potentially try to take the tiles up so we're at the wood floor.
So much to do, but most of it will have to wait until August. Let me know if you have any more super sweet ideas and when you're free to come help!
The view of my house from across the road. (Don't mind the dates on the pictures, they're more recent than 2005)
That's right it's home owning time! Which means the blog will now be used for home renovating ideas. My hope is to make the house as sustainable (or green if you will) as possible. I've been doing some research in to cheap and sustainable options and have found some pretty amazing ideas. Some of my favourites this far include a compost hot water heater and pallet crafting.
Currently the house is in rough shape, but with a little bit of work it will be amazing! I have an acre and a half bordered by my maple syrups friends' new farm's land. We are all very excited about the possibilities for this land. There is also a garage that has seen better days, that I have big plans for in the future.
I look forward to sharing the renovation plans with all of you and welcome any ideas (and labour) you may want to contribute.
Coming in the side door to the kitchen.
From kitchen door to front door... will hopefully be all open soon.
