Wintertime Repairs
It’s winter time and I have a bit of time off from work. Since I do much of my work online and that slows down after Christmas, I try to trim down my work in the wintertime and do work around the house. I like utilizing my time effectively so I make up a list of work that I need to have done by going around the house and actually looking for things to repair or replace.
After making up my list, I will sit down with the list and see what part or tools I need for the repair/replace and then see what I actually need to buy. Sometimes I have everything on hand but other times I need to visit Ace and pick up a few things. I admit that is one of the most fun parts of the task….spending time at the hardware store.
Checking Out Auction Sites
I have been looking at different ways to get a stash of cigars for my collection without paying too much. Unfortunately there isn’t a decent shop in the area with a good selection at good prices. I got this problem solved recently though thanks to a friend’s suggestion to check out some cigar auction sites online. I like that idea because I buy much of my stuff online anyways.
What do you all think? Good idea? Any suggestions on a particular one?
Dealing With Back Pain
I have recently been exploring information on new back surgery for a friend of mine. He has previously been looking into it to cure a long time back problem and once again he is looking into a new surgery for his back. I really wish him luck since it’s something important to him, ie his back problems have kept him off of work for quite awhile. I really hope he can get what he needs.
Ideas would be much appreciated. I will pass them on to him.
Choices for Power
A friend was asking me about why I don’t just install a power line to my resort property and use the “cheaper” power from the electricity company. I am too far away and the power in the area is too regulated for me. There is no choice to have deregulated power and get the option of real low cost energy like people in other states get to have. Instead I am tied to a single power company and their demands. In my case, all I can do utilize alternative energy for now and hope for the best in the future.
Alternative Energy For My Resort
I’ve done quite a lot of research over the last few years into alternative energy. I even ran a site about alternative energy for awhile but eventually dropped it to focus more on prepper stuff on another site. For me, alternative energy is the way to go. If I can generate at least some of my own energy then I can become more self sufficient. Remember a penny saved is a penny earned.
I am working on a mountain retreat over this winter. Not physical work right now, but more of the research needed to start everything in earnest come early spring. I want a semi-permanent camp that is energy self sufficient. I know this is doable with low cost alternative energy. Solar panels combined with wind turbine is the best way to go for my location.
I’d like to hear some feedback on the best way to implement these.