Posted by: "David Neeley" dbneeley@... ... Hi David; The so-called "Larsen trusses" (which many of us had built, way back in the 1970s-80s, before...
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David Neeley
dbneeley
Feb 1, 2011 5:37 pm
... The poster stated the double (sliding glass?) door and the large window are on the South for Winter solar heating. ... Easy to shade, yes...but again the...
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robc
robcrissinger
Feb 2, 2011 5:49 am
And proponents of natural gas and the so called glut we need to be taking advantage of ...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 2, 2011 6:10 am
1 February 2011 Tuesday Dear Friend of Simple, Small, and Sustainable Living, The complete February 2011 newsletter is now available for reading online here: ...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 3, 2011 3:51 pm
Friends, Here's an encouraging brief story about Dansko promoting the Small House Movement: http://www.resourcesforlife.com/docs/item3788 Enjoy! Greg...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 3, 2011 4:00 pm
Did everyone get the announcement (perhaps multiple times) about the February newsletter? For some reason, I'm still getting many visits to the January...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 3, 2011 4:16 pm
Friends, Here's exciting news. A smaller living story in USA Today features our friend Tammy Strobel. See below. Greg ... From: Tammy Strobel...
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Jim Henry
jimhenry2000
Feb 4, 2011 4:31 pm
If only we were faced with such clear cut decisions! Seven billion people "thinking small" still means we need a hell of a lot more energy than we can readily...
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robc
robcrissinger
Feb 4, 2011 5:41 pm
Not "stop using". Recover wisely,and use wisely. Sequester the byproduct greenhouse gas. Fracking is just their cheap way to greater profits. At what cost...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 4, 2011 6:20 pm
4 February 2011 Friday Dear Friend of Simple, Small, and Sustainable Living, A few days ago, I sent out an email notifying thousands of people that our...
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Gregory Johnson
smallhouseso...
Feb 4, 2011 11:42 pm
4 February 2011 Friday - Evening Dear Friend of Simple, Small, and Sustainable Living, I sent out the notification for our February 2011 newsletter and...
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Al Harris
makesusscrea...
Feb 5, 2011 12:07 am
slowly but surely i am getting there. i am not in the process of designing and selecting my 12 volt lighting system. i do like a lot of lights. not necessarily...
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Al Harris
makesusscrea...
Feb 5, 2011 12:46 am
I am very muchaware that i am sort of on the edge when i decide to frame an 8 foot by 16 foot trailer using 1 x 4 framing studs. the studs i will be using...
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Sherman Johnson
mrnatural121769
Feb 5, 2011 12:49 am
You might find some good advice on the RV groups/forums. Sherman ... From: Al Harris To: smallhousesocietyonline@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 04,...
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MORGAN CAGE
kuontumkid
Feb 5, 2011 2:29 am
I was thinking about going 12 volt also, but wanted the 110 option. What I ended up with were LED Puck Lights that I got from Menard's. I was able to slip...
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James Shea
jbritehi
Feb 5, 2011 5:23 am
don't due it dude! As a carpenter, I wouldn't spend so much time and love on something that is likely too not stand the test of Time. Of course- Im just ...
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David Neeley
dbneeley
Feb 5, 2011 5:26 am
Sorry, but the idea of being "sure to screw with a passion" does make the mind boggle on a small house list... As for your question, I would want to try to...
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David Neeley
dbneeley
Feb 5, 2011 5:32 am
Today, it seems by far the best option for any sort of battery-powered system is LED lighting, both for 12 and 110 volt operation. This is a market that is...
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Sherman Johnson
mrnatural121769
Feb 5, 2011 5:43 am
Sometimes people will run both conventional AC wiring and low voltage DC. If it's new construction the additional cost is minimal. Then you're covered no...
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larry h
larryhollenb
Feb 5, 2011 2:55 pm
I have a very simple but satisfactory 12 alternative system in my home. I use the newer low voltage florescent bulbs which draw way less power than the...
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larencorie
Feb 5, 2011 4:54 pm
Posted by: "Al Harris" makesusscreamomg2002@... ... Hi Al; An important aspect of being able to pull that off, is to build it so that the framing and...
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Larry
lribookend
Feb 5, 2011 10:38 pm
I guess I tend to fall on the side of overbuilding. Weight is a concern only if you expect to have a very mobile home that will constantly be on the road. But...
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Jim Henry
jimhenry2000
Feb 5, 2011 11:17 pm
Larry, So you use the standard 3 hole 110 VAC outlets and plug standard 110 vac lamps in them, only you use 12vdc light bulbs in those lamps? Jim ... Jim Henry...
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MORGAN CAGE
kuontumkid
Feb 6, 2011 2:38 am
LOL... uuh... From: David Neeley <dbneeley@...> To: smallhousesocietyonline@yahoogroups.com Cc: Al Harris <makesusscreamomg2002@...> Sent: Friday,...
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Martha Olson
mbo1955
Feb 6, 2011 2:12 pm
Around here (TN), Lowes has lightweight 2 x 3s which is what I would use for framing a trailer. I asked home depot about true 1 x 4s as I would like to use...
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larry h
larryhollenb
Feb 6, 2011 4:11 pm
Jim, Yes I have had no issues with a standard lamp using a 12 volt standard base light bulb or the new florescent ones. Larry...
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larencorie
Feb 6, 2011 5:32 pm
Posted by: "Larry" lribookend@... ... Hi Larry; It does not have to be "constantly on the road" to be literally torn apart by being transported, and...
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Sherman Johnson
mrnatural121769
Feb 6, 2011 11:53 pm
I having a hard time understanding how using true 1x4s instead of 2x4s (which of course are really just 1.5"x4") would save 1,000 pounds when building a...
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robc
robcrissinger
Feb 7, 2011 12:20 am
A 2x4 is 1.5x3.5in 5.25sq in a true dimensionally correct 1x4 is 4sq in or 76% of the 2x4 at 24% of the weight Al would need to be using 500 studs in...
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Jim Henry
jimhenry2000
Feb 7, 2011 3:24 am
I agree with using and recovering wisely. Sequestering greenhouse gas, if by that you mean CO2, is a total waste of money and effort. Methane would be another...
