tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4776322427121614911..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Little Things on the Little BarnLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55492580595310030172016-11-09T12:39:17.864-05:002016-11-09T12:39:17.864-05:00And as soon as you've finished up The Little R...And as soon as you've finished up The Little Red Barn (see, I'm being positive and saying you WILL finish the details) then another six projects will be clamouring for attention. My garden is a fraction the size of your land and I know I'll never be finished . . . Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19128733588766720762016-11-07T16:15:43.179-05:002016-11-07T16:15:43.179-05:00Leigh,
Your red little barn has really come along...Leigh,<br /><br />Your red little barn has really come along nicely. You and Dan are very talented, love the use of solar powered light. We have these all around the property. They do come in handy when you don't have electric around the buildings outside. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-45074034657220066042016-11-05T18:59:53.227-04:002016-11-05T18:59:53.227-04:00For the ultimate in solar lights, for basic roofs,...For the ultimate in solar lights, for basic roofs, check out how to make them with <a href="http://permaculturenews.org/2014/03/14/solar-water-bottle-bulbs/?inf_contact_key=36fd657b8bce235a41fca94006fc8a2dea01f5ce3c4f51a3a3415142478fb757" rel="nofollow">recycled plastic bottles.</a><br /><br />It might not be what you're looking for, but it's an awesome solution to know how to do it on the cheap. :) Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51904610149803730352016-11-05T07:02:20.952-04:002016-11-05T07:02:20.952-04:00Has anyone found solar lights made in Not China? I...Has anyone found solar lights made in Not China? I would love to have some here.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34541780335354021282016-11-05T05:23:26.392-04:002016-11-05T05:23:26.392-04:00I've been using the window screens we removed ...I've been using the window screens we removed from the house windows when we replaced them. They are a little large in size and therefore awkward to work with, but they have worked really well. I hadn't thought about a hanging rack, but like you say, there must be any number of possibilities!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27555534721345799722016-11-05T05:21:36.754-04:002016-11-05T05:21:36.754-04:00Have you ever tried those headlamp flashlights? Th...Have you ever tried those headlamp flashlights? They work really well, but the ones I have don't have a way to change the batteries so the whole thing has to be replaced. Anyway, I like the solar option better.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36891702260390416462016-11-05T01:08:50.195-04:002016-11-05T01:08:50.195-04:00Agreed. It is rather difficult to pull a kid with ...Agreed. It is rather difficult to pull a kid with a flashlight held between your teeth but it can be done! Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50865548719560426802016-11-04T23:47:41.100-04:002016-11-04T23:47:41.100-04:00What a joy (and relief) to have a building with un...What a joy (and relief) to have a building with undercover work space. To do all that kind of work which is quite messy, and best kept out of the main house. The herb drying racks are another opportunity to use recycled materials. I've seen multiple fly screens, with chain hung between them, hung from an rafter, under cover, as a herb rack. I'm sure there are a number of ways to make them. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-382615579103728432016-11-04T14:21:17.794-04:002016-11-04T14:21:17.794-04:00Top and bottom have the same latch. I thought it w...Top and bottom have the same latch. I thought it was pretty clever too. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15191532954787242132016-11-04T09:49:44.119-04:002016-11-04T09:49:44.119-04:00The latch is genius..but Dan doesn't surprise ...The latch is genius..but Dan doesn't surprise me anymore.<br />Is that just for what I think is the top of the Dutch door? aarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417076876238078877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82933518167497508212016-11-04T08:57:05.444-04:002016-11-04T08:57:05.444-04:00It comes from not having much money. :) It's t...It comes from not having much money. :) It's the old "make it do or do without." :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-109000798030038142016-11-04T08:56:02.206-04:002016-11-04T08:56:02.206-04:00I'm thinking about getting the smaller one for...I'm thinking about getting the smaller one for my kidding stall. That's the other place I often need light!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71954154586122921002016-11-04T08:45:02.681-04:002016-11-04T08:45:02.681-04:00Thanks Nancy!Thanks Nancy!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22541699870875942982016-11-04T08:44:50.773-04:002016-11-04T08:44:50.773-04:00I hope that's the case! Always trying to figur...I hope that's the case! Always trying to figure out how to not have to buy things if we can make something else work. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22261811200663572212016-11-04T08:44:12.432-04:002016-11-04T08:44:12.432-04:00Thanks Harry! It just sort of comes together when ...Thanks Harry! It just sort of comes together when we try to use up what we have. Being on a limited budget helps in that regard, because running out to buy everything isn't an option. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25577458937422749052016-11-04T08:43:28.672-04:002016-11-04T08:43:28.672-04:00You forgot the 150% spent in head scratching and t...You forgot the 150% spent in head scratching and trying to figure out how to make a lot of odd pieces fit together without having to buy anything for the project!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2699642905100278002016-11-04T07:42:37.654-04:002016-11-04T07:42:37.654-04:00You guys are brilliant with leftover/found items. ...You guys are brilliant with leftover/found items. Your little barn could serve as a post project for using recycled stuff. And so efficient. You're going to enjoy the barn for a good long time. Way to go!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13204442667270890682016-11-04T01:27:02.130-04:002016-11-04T01:27:02.130-04:00Looking good! I was especially interested in the s...Looking good! I was especially interested in the solar pad for the barn light. Mine arrive via FED EX today. Very excited to have a light for the milk room with one to follow in the hay barn and the main barn area. Nice to have and not need to tap into the existing solar by wire. Would be a more involved job for sure. So thanks for the tip!Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21114397921599155292016-11-03T22:26:44.883-04:002016-11-03T22:26:44.883-04:00Everything is looking so nice and you are coming r...Everything is looking so nice and you are coming right along on developing your homestead. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6378313185423600152016-11-03T20:28:14.693-04:002016-11-03T20:28:14.693-04:00Wow - y'all reuse stuff around the farm the wa...Wow - y'all reuse stuff around the farm the way we do! Hardly a scrap of anything goes to waste. Looks really good!!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-566441970000927732016-11-03T09:40:09.066-04:002016-11-03T09:40:09.066-04:00That's pretty nice. There are several people w...That's pretty nice. There are several people whose blogs I read , with skills like yours. I can build utilitarian structures but they don't look as neat and tidy as this.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54705352456819615832016-11-03T08:51:29.916-04:002016-11-03T08:51:29.916-04:00I've said this before so many times and probab...I've said this before so many times and probably a time or two on your blog but I say it again. You spend 50% of your time doing the project and the other 50% of the time finishing details!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54511887657795678992016-11-03T08:40:26.394-04:002016-11-03T08:40:26.394-04:00They really add personality to a project, don'...They really add personality to a project, don't they? Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17253261277150728422016-11-03T08:39:48.226-04:002016-11-03T08:39:48.226-04:00The hardest part will be deciding what project on ...The hardest part will be deciding what project on the to-do list is next!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82512112738212212072016-11-03T08:39:26.418-04:002016-11-03T08:39:26.418-04:00Thank you! I love the way the details have been wo...Thank you! I love the way the details have been working out.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com