Some things to think about in terms of ‘carrying on’ for the next time a snow storm hits.
Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
Magic Marmots or, It’s Still Winter
Enough with the dueling ground hogs. And wishful thinking as well.
It’s still winter. It’s the beginning of February and climate change notwithstanding, in Upstate New York, it’s still in the ‘damn cold’ range. Versus last weekend, when it was in the single digits during the day (without wind chill factor) and in the minus [...]
Coat Test
How I tested the warmth of my new coat.
Personal Warmth Systems
Picking clothing fiber content to keep you warm.
Stucco Repair With Caulk
How to repair stucco and get an almost invisible result.
To Do List: Caulk. Now.
Caulking the outsides of windows and doors is one of the best energy investments you can make, but it only works at the time of the year when the temperatures are not too cold.
DIY: Sometimes Saving $$ Means Doing What You Are Good At – Not Trying to Do What You Are NOT Good At
Sometimes, to save money on a DIY project, it’s better to be honest with yourself about what you are good at doing (and will turn out well) and what you are not good at doing. Then find someone who will do the ‘not good’ stuff for you.
Introduction to Canning
First experiences with canning.
Too Darned Hot.
Low tech ways to stay cool when it is too hot.
Urban Gardening, or, How to Survive When You Aren’t a Homeowner and Don’t Have a Lawn to Rip Up
Growing your own, making your shelter more energy efficient – these things are not just for homeowners. Renters can take some control too.
Kitchen Counter Economics is a community where we can share ideas on how to save money, live more sustainably, and gain control over the stuff of daily living for ourselves and our families in the current economic environment. This started as a series of diary postings at the 
