If you remember, last year I put solar in the ground near my home. This has been a wonderful setup for the last year. I had no bill and could run my pool or A/C as much as I wanted. This has been especially great because it seems that everyone else’s costs are rising. I [...]
How to be an Orchardist Own some land Plant some trees It’s really as simple as that. But if you want more information of how I am doing it... Here’s a list of the latest (full disclosure I have no idea what I’m doing) Mow your backyard My backyard is 4-5 acres, and has [...]
Closing Time It’s over! We closed officially on our home/land on the 12th of November. After squatting for over a month, we finally have title to our home. To alter the lyrics of the infamous song “Closing Time” by Semisonic …Closing Time You can finally go home and you won’t stay here It’s [...]
(Zoey was working on crop circles with rocks) I took a break last week to “enjoy my house” and I didn’t update you all on what was going on. It was mainly unpacking and establishing the new routine. We set up beds and said good bye to our pack rat [...]
This was the week! We finally moved into our home. It’s not quite like a new car smell. But it is nice to work where you live. Leaky faucets I had a FHA inspection on Monday come through the home from The inspector of Modesto. He did a very thorough job! At first he was [...]
This has been a hectic, stressful week. So much so I got sick on Wednesday. Goodbye old home We moved out of our Rental that we have called home for the last 1.5 years. I was lucky enough to get a landscaper, a carpet cleaner and maid service do everything in and out of the [...]
