Moosicorn, an experiment in sustainable living.

Summer Flowers

Posted by Mrs. Moosicorn | Jul 21st, 2010
The diversity of flowers here is amazing! There are so many that I don’t ever get around to photographing them all and I’m sure I pass by many without ever noticing them. Often, I will lean in to view one flower and realize that there...
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Week 7 Update in Pho...

Posted by Mrs. Moosicorn | May 23rd, 2010
Things are plugging along here at Moosicorn… During the electrical installation we encountered a few road bumps-some of which we are still trying to figure out. We had an electrician come out as a consultant for a couple of hours to look over...
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Moosicorn Survey

Posted by Mrs. Moosicorn | May 8th, 2010
I did a lot of calling around trying to find a reputable, capable, affordable surveyor. That last requirement was the most difficult one to find! Most companies were way too expensive. Someone actually quoted $20,000! What? I know the equipment is...
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Bye Bye Paper Towels

Posted by Mrs. Moosicorn | Feb 26th, 2010
This little guy here was once a Rancho Auto Parts shirt. Today, he has been re-born as a rag. This is the first of many rags we’re making to phase out paper towels. Paper towels are convenient, but is the convenience worth the number of trees...
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Blue on the Outside,...

Posted by Scott | Feb 12th, 2010
Our goal is to build a beautiful, functional and affordable home that will be durable and efficient. We are using primarily production home building techniques for our Barn/House and giving them each our own unique tweak. This keeps the...
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Unseasonably Sunny V...

Posted by Mrs. Moosicorn | Feb 9th, 2010
Is it really February? Are we sure? I’m thinking it’s springtime! Scott, my mom and myself spent a beautiful Sunday at Moosicorn last weekend…emphasis on the Sun in Sunday! The sky was blue with only the occasional little wispy...
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