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  I’d played around with our solar for a while now, and it just keeps getting more and more serious all the time.   So I got us an off brand 100 amp charge controller. It seems to work well enough, as the power wall nears completion that may well change. It will be comparableContinue reading “A 100 amp charge controller.”

  Turns out my battries are junk, at least for using them to run anything. I could probably use them to run some LEDS or something small.   But sadly, they have bad cells, and apparently, I need a new battery tester.   According to mine they are good but need recharged, which I thoughtContinue reading “Update for the solar system”

  I had thought I would post every day for a year but have decided that I will take Sundays off instead.   Above is our small patch, they spung up about a foot away from where we’d planted the tubers last season. These will be a great addition to our food forest.   AContinue reading “The humble sunchoke”

  Last week, I promised myself and the boys that by today, I would, in fact, wash a load of clothes using solar. It seems the electric company want to charge me a demand use charge every time I do laundry or use anything that pulls a fair amount of electricity.   I’m over it,Continue reading “First wash.”

  TGIF.   I don’t know about anyone else but it’s been a loooong week. I figured I’d have a drink and relax while enjoying some rare quite time. The boys generally are anything but quite.   I seldom imbibe, but tonight is going to be different. I have my sphere ice cube in theContinue reading “Time to unwind a bit.”

Let’s get down to the root of the matter! Growing ginger can be a rewarding experience, adding a fresh, zesty flavor to your cooking straight from your own garden (or even indoors!).   Spice Up Your Life: A Guide to Growing Ginger at home.   For what it’s worth I had been ill and itContinue reading “Grow ginger at home.”

  What to Do When a Tornado is Expected   Living in Kansas, we’re no strangers to dramatic weather. While the beauty of a prairie thunderstorm can be captivating, the threat of tornadoes demands respect and preparedness. However, as has been seen over the last few years, a tornado can strike anywhere.   Knowing whatContinue reading “When the Sky Turns Angry”

  Keep Your Yard Looking Sharp:   Essential Routine Lawn Mower Maintenance:   Want a lawn that makes the neighbors green with envy (the good kind!)? A big part of achieving that lush, evenly cut look is having a lawnmower that’s running smoothly.   Just like your car, your lawnmower needs a little TLC toContinue reading “Mower Maintenance.”

  In the event of a natural disaster you may lose electricity and so to the ability to receive critical information about what is going on and where or how to find help.   I was given a crystal radio set for Christmas many years ago. I was fascinated by it, I no longer rememberContinue reading “Crystal radios”

  I feel I may have written about this subject before but this is a new year and our buffalo grass is already starting to green up and I just love how it spreads and nearly chokes out all the weeds where the grass is the thickest.   Are you tired of watering? Discover theContinue reading “Buffalo grass.”