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!
Congrats K & Ben! We could be available to assist as needed, and may have tools that you might want to borrow ( or we can come and operate the tool). I also have great knee pads that I would consider loaning you. They were my prized possession when we were laying the tongue & groove flooring and the exterior decking at the cottage.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted and you have our emails/phone #.