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Post by darthslater on Sept 30, 2010 21:15:25 GMT -5
We built this out of stuff we found in the trash, it doesnt look like much, but it works great. That is our helper Randy caulking some spaces. He works cheap and is a nice guy.  |
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Post by rintintin on Sept 30, 2010 23:21:05 GMT -5
Sweet! It is amazing what gets thrown away every day in this country. I know a guy that went to a Window contractor's yard, and got enough old window frames to build a dozen cold frames (free).
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Post by darthslater on Oct 1, 2010 0:29:02 GMT -5
What kills me is you hear all these people whining about not having a greenhouse, or spending 5 grand on something when all of them can build it, if they just looked around. Darth  |
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Post by jcm05 on Oct 1, 2010 20:55:12 GMT -5
nice!
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Post by Penny on Oct 5, 2010 6:51:11 GMT -5
Well done, looks good!!  |
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Post by darthslater on Oct 8, 2010 9:27:57 GMT -5
Here is the greenhouse inside, that is a propane heater with fan, and it is cast iron....Rev being a pirate like me, picked it up for $125. It is very efficient and the other night when it got in the 20s the pilot light kept it 55 degrees!!  |
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Post by darthslater on Oct 8, 2010 9:36:54 GMT -5
This is the back, and you can see how the heater is vented. We also have a generator with an electric heater backup and a woodburner not shown.  |
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Post by jcm05 on Oct 8, 2010 9:39:08 GMT -5
Nicely done!
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Post by rintintin on Oct 8, 2010 16:08:03 GMT -5
Sweet. I'm jealous! Once I get relocated,, a GH is @ the top of my priority list...that and a good hen house. I hope to take care of those two items before I even think about fixing up the house. I can wait, but the hens & plants need their own place to prosper.
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Post by rintintin on Nov 8, 2010 17:54:36 GMT -5
If you cannot find the materials at the junk yard, you might try Habitat for Humanity. They have surplus/used building materials at a fraction of store prices, and it helps a worthwhile cause. They have stores in 48 states (all but the Dakotas) www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx |
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Nov 8, 2010 20:41:41 GMT -5
If you cannot find the materials at the junk yard, you might try Habitat for Humanity. They have surplus/used building materials at a fraction of store prices, and it helps a worthwhile cause. They have stores in 48 states (all but the Dakotas) www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspxThey even have stores in some Canadian cities now too. |
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Post by rintintin on Nov 10, 2010 16:34:25 GMT -5
Here is a link to locate Canadian stores: www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx?place=canMany contractors are starting to donate a lot of materials. For example, a team comes to your house to install new kitchen cabinets. The old cabinets they tore out will cost them $40 to take to the dump, or they can give them to Habitat, and take a $100 tax deduction. If you have any projects around the house/farm, it is certainly worth looking at what they have. Could save you 70-80% of your costs, but be forewarned: you will likely also see something that is too good a deal to pass up, and end up with a new project you hadn't planned! |
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Post by Penny on Nov 11, 2010 7:16:19 GMT -5
We have one of those stores here, always good deals.
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Post by texted on Dec 2, 2010 21:42:18 GMT -5
If I locate some old sliding glass doors or window frames at Habitat for Humanity, when will Randy the helper be available to travel to Texas? I know he is good because I noticed how he strategically placed his coffee cup on that log. He can reach the cup with just a few steps from any point in the yard.
Ted
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Post by michelle8 on Jan 6, 2011 20:24:07 GMT -5
Ted, I bet Randy is about ready to find someplace warm by now. Now would be the time to contact him with an offer |
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