Author Doug Fine demonstrates with humor and perseverence the hard-won benefits of his carbon neutral lifestyle in rural New Mexico.
Filmmaker Jason Ensler captures Fine on the remote Funky Butt...
Author Doug Fine demonstrates with humor and perseverence the hard-won benefits of his carbon neutral lifestyle in rural New Mexico.
Filmmaker Jason Ensler captures Fine on the remote Funky Butte Ranch in his local living misadventures that are the subject of his new book, "Farewell, My Subaru."
The continuing blog of Fine's renewable carnage is at www.dougfine.com.
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I found this to be a very enjoyable book, but it's not really a practical advice book on how to live off the grid. At least not for someone who does not have a significant amount of capital to start off with. Nevertheless, I do find myself inspired by his story, and I wish him the best of luck.
Wood stoves really put out the smoke, and are very tricky to use. I cooked on a wood cook stove for over 6 years, so have a clue about it. All wood stoves put out an lot of smoke unless you have very dry wood and really know what you are doing, especially when starting the fire. Electric is better
Wood heat tends to be either too hot or too cold. We switched to 98% efficient propane gas wall unvented room heaters and really like them. You can back up to them to get warm, and the temp is even.
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Wood heat tends to be either too hot or too cold. We switched to 98% efficient propane gas wall unvented room heaters and really like them. You can back up to them to get warm, and the temp is even.