Heat pumps are super cool and a critical part of decarbonizing the building sector. We have a ground source heat pump (AKA geothermal) for our house. It is incredibly efficient because it is exchanging heat with the ground, which stays a relatively consistent temp year round. So, in the summer when we are removing heat from the house for cooling purposes, the heat pump works … [Read more...] about My DIY Install of a Mini-Split Heat Pump
Appliances
A Tiny Wood Stove
After much research and hemming and hawing about how to heat our tiny 100sf "guest cottage" on our property, I eventually landed on a tiny wood stove. More on alternatives, why you might want one, and why I chose the Cubic Mini in a future post. Let's get down to the installation. Before getting into the details it is important to mention that these stoves are not certified … [Read more...] about A Tiny Wood Stove
An Attractive DIY Kegerator
First, why might you want to build a kegerator? If you like beer, especially if you like brewing your own beer, then the logic behind a kegerator requires no explanation. However, if you are currently spending a small fortune on carbonated beverages in either can format or the ludicrously expensive Sodastream or other force carbonated home seltzer machines, then the economics … [Read more...] about An Attractive DIY Kegerator