It was time to select the appliances. I am the first one to admit, I make reservations for dinner, rather than prepare food. The microwave is my essential appliance for reheating our left-overs from all those dinner reservations. In this day and age, with the consolidation of the various manufactures, there are only about three…
As the primary maintenance guy for my home, I like under counter mounted sinks, because of the ease of clean-up. The raised lip of self rimming sinks is a constant challenge to clean up. No more, just sweep the water and /or crumbs directly into the bowl. Presto-no hassle! As I work on the plans…
As I plan my new home, all the possibilities and options available for creating a net-zero energy home race through my mind. These thoughts have been with me since the very beginning of this, when the cottage in the woods was just a nebulous concept decades ago. With all the changes in modern home building…
Net Zero Energy Consumption means that over the occupancy of the home, there is no loss of energy over the year. The home collects energy from the sun and is so well constructed that it loses a very small amount through the walls, windows floors or ceilings. It is in the neophyte developmental stage in this…
New Cottage In The Woods 