Recent content by janeontheroad

Thanks for your comment! Yeah, I should probably try something like this. I guess, it was only a matter of time. We had some occasional guests, but usually a quick cleaning session + essential oils worked for us. Now we have an infestation, so I'm looking for a proper weapon. Such a big plus...

It finally happened to us. Not that I was happy  :dodgy: Little miss brought some unwanted guests to our vehicle.  For the vacuuming part I can add that you should sprinkle some of the"old style" flea powder in front of the vac (to suck up) when you first start. Unless you want them to live...

First of all, thanks everyone! Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to reply earlier, but I read all of your comments via notifications. Thanks a lot highdesertranger! Never considered something like this (as in the first post I was talking about fixing my clothes mostly). But I guess it...

Has anybody tried one? Or use one on a regular basis? Not sure whether it's OK to leave it here, in Hobbies section (so feel free to move it where it'd be more appropriate!).  Been thinking about getting one for my long travels when I might need it for small repairs (for instance, fixing tears)...

Unfortunately, can't say anything particular about Quartzite. Though from my experience (two years ago, spent winter in AZ), yes - desert climates have the biggest daily swings, and more variation as weather systems come through. And personally I found it a bit disturbing - dealing with dryness...

Just my two cents, but it's better to make a DIY one (if possible). The "Power Station" is nothing more than a battery and inverter. You can put together a "station" which is better for a bit less using youtube tutorials. Also commercial ones usually have a very short warranty, which is a big...

I use mine for almost everything. And I love to bake using microwave. It's simple, it's fast and you don't have to worry about controlling the whole process. Dozens of recipes available, just google whatever you want. I don't use frozen "ready meals" and prefer to make one myself. It's muuuch...

Glad they're OK! Wonderful furry babies <3 No excuses needed, cherterr, waiting for new posts (and photos) from you and your dream team.

Cedar chips user too - I'm inclined to think that the best way to reduce smell is by removing water from waste, rather than adding water. Bullfrog already mentioned that it's even possible to separate to reduce the smell. It works. Not a fan of candles either, as from my experience essential...

IMO (so no harsh feelings, please!), bottled water is mostly a scam that creates garbage and uses resources. Nothing wrong with activated carbon or RO membranes. Generally. Except most people I know keep the filters way too long or go away for 2 weeks and leave the system to stagnate. Then they...

I love The Classic Tales Podcast, narrated by B.J. Harrison. He does dramatic readings of classic works in the public domain, posted every Friday. His voice work is pretty good, especially his "Jeeves and Wooster" readings. Each episode is free for a few weeks, and if you don't download them...

It's not that the various laundry machines don't work, they do, but many use quite a bit of water, and they all take up extra space - I've used a washer/dryer we got off Craigslist for a few hundred bucks that hook up to the bathroom sink, they're not quite full sized, nor are they the super...

Congrats on purchase! Please keep us updated on your feedback and experience. I generally use a little electric heater 400w/800w running from my portable generator to warm up my van before bed, but turn both off before I go to sleep. Generally I don't use any heat while sleeping since I've got...