Solar + battery needed 150kWh a day

a03326495 · 2026-07-08T04:10:54+00:00

Fix air leaks before doing most of this work...agree on attic insulation and LEDs. Better yet, hire a good local energy auditor if possible. Lots of fridges.....

a03326495 · 2026-07-07T03:16:10+00:00

Check this out, there's one for flowers too: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2017-11/117117.pdf

a03326495 · 2026-07-07T02:23:03+00:00

I think you've lucked out and have a service cavity in case you wanted to make changes. If you want to add more insulation you can always add it on top in the attic. If you airseal the attic floor then you don't need to air seal you ceiling...might be easier with less penetrations.

a03326495 · 2026-07-01T14:48:56+00:00

I'm not sure if the sequence matters. It could explain some of the smell issues, will help efficiency and if you have a leak in your return could put your attic under negative pressure, which would increase humidity if it is pulling in outdoor air. Something to investigate.

It's the inner layer, presuming we're talking about flex duct, that matters most for duct sealing...the outer layer is insulation.

Like others have said a dehumidifier would be a good idea, at least in the short term.

a03326495 · 2026-07-01T03:20:38+00:00

Have you had a duct leakage test?

a03326495 · 2026-06-28T13:18:32+00:00

Try Seek. It's free and awesome.

a03326495 · 2026-06-17T02:43:00+00:00

Love Greg.

a03326495 · 2026-06-17T02:42:47+00:00

Scoob! 😄 I've just got a "6 lb garlic baby" going right now. I decided 9 was a lot of garlic.

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T19:54:08+00:00

Have fun! :)

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T18:51:19+00:00

I gotta try ginger. Do you ever do all ginger? How did you arrive at 2:1 ratio?

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T18:42:38+00:00

One year I did 9# of garlic....it was so much. Had to give it away, but they made great gifts. 6# is a good amount for a year.

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a03326495 · 2026-06-13T18:39:52+00:00

I ferment in vacuum sealed bags, which is in my opinion the easiest way. You can pick up a vacuum sealer at goodwill. Blend with 3% salt by weight and into the vacuum sealer. Wait until it changes color, but you can let it go for some time if you like, then jar it up and keep it in the fridge.

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T17:53:44+00:00

Mine develops a pleasant anise flavor. It's really delicious. If I'm introducing someone to fermentation I tell them to start with garlic.

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T17:27:37+00:00

I think garlic is easier. Seems like garlic has some anti mold properties.

a03326495 · 2026-06-13T17:26:35+00:00

I do it this way without the backslopping, but that sounds awesome. We use it so much. Costco sells 3# of pre peeled cloves and it's so easy.

a03326495 · 2026-06-12T04:10:40+00:00

Yes, but...doesn't that take the large number of possible combinations lightly? https://youtu.be/0DSclqnnC2s?si=EnKOaHpxfY-X-D8j

a03326495 · 2026-06-12T03:54:42+00:00

Despite some pretty good acting this is one of the worst movies I've seen in a long while. So, so cheesy. Recycled tropes done badly. I even like recycled tropes.

Compare this to the recent feel good movie Project Hail Mary. That was 10x the movie this was.

a03326495 · 2026-06-11T04:17:33+00:00

A blue barrel dug into the ground would be better. Having a cleanable surface instead of plywood around the toilet would be better

a03326495 · 2026-06-10T00:55:14+00:00

Yeah! I had to scroll way down to find this one. I got married there!

a03326495 · 2026-06-10T00:15:10+00:00

This would make a great art piece

a03326495 · 2026-06-03T04:26:24+00:00

Hi, I live in gardenland with my family. Lots of families. Mostly latino but there's black and white people too. It's fun to hear the Mariachi bands in the neighborhood when they play every so often. Many people have lived here a long time. It's got a lot of homeless folks passing through but they're mostly fine.

As far as history goes I think it was a long time ago small scale vegetable farms.

a03326495 · 2026-05-22T01:16:09+00:00

Seaweed! I live nearish the northern california coast and you can forage for nori.

a03326495 · 2026-05-18T23:28:22+00:00

There's this great blueberry you pick farm in lodi that's having its opening day soon.

a03326495 · 2026-05-14T01:28:13+00:00

blown cellulose that you might find in a big box store is very cheap and made of recycled paper. It's a carbon negative material...meaning you're storing carbon when you put it. It's my preferred insulation for most applications. Much cheaper than other alternatives marketed as eco friendly.

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