Tag: DIY

  • Canes / Cañas Yurt Green-house

    To build yurt from cañas was never a great idea because of the properties of cañas – it is not durable, is not straight/same, is too fragile and splits easily. However caña is strong and flexible when used mindfully.  The old-fashioned farmer’s way of using a polypropylene pipe, to build a greenhouse, called for a…

  • Collecting solar, hot water

    This article is pending update… Items: Used electric boiler, 50 l; Spiral black pipe, inner volume 5 l max; Frame it (opt. / recomm. ); TWO mechanical Thermostats (T). Either refer to #7; Solar panel 10W; Mill type water pump 5W; Three pipe taps (keys), some T connections; Optional, most efficient – Battery 12V 5Ah,…