Mary LaDue

I thought my post got moved because people thought it was a stupid question. I was frustrated because it sent me to a commercial culligan water site and I could have found that on the web. But I guess either everyone has pure wonderful water or they use commerical units.

Peter,
Thanks I will check it out. I picked up a case, (50 +) for $1.00 each and may even get some more. I still want to learn how to do it just because it is something I don't know anything about.

Welcome, what is pantryparatus? Thats okay I will google it to find out. If you live long enough you realize not much is new. The ideas all come around in a circle and when it comes full circle we give it a new name. Trying to fit the new name with the old ideas gets difficult at times. Way back when things like permi-techniques would have been call living off the land and "making a silk pouch out of a sows ear" Maybe with one of them book your given away I can make the pieces fit to understand the new words for doing things the old way, (that I forgot how to do). Now if you understood all that you are probably an old cumudgeon like me.
I have the Rocket Mass Heater Book but as much as I want to put one in I am going to have to find a workshop to attend. I just can't make the pieces fit by just reading the book. The problem is not the author it is the reader.
Okay the question?
Is there a way to set up a whole house water filtration without using water softener units. In the old days they must have set up a filtration system to remove minerals and hard water from the water. My water is good, have had several extensive tests done on it. The well is into an artesian lake at 198 ft. I don't use a pump and have lots of pressure. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

At the risk of sounding stupid, what are you talking about. I would be more than happy to support this website as I have received some valuable information. Maybe there are more out there like me who are far from computer qeeks and would like to help but don't know how. Give it a thought.

Jocelyn, thanks, I checked it out and that would be great as an accent light. I like the idea of the lighted glass blocks for the walkway also. Since I live out in the country, yet on a main road, seeing the colored lights in the black of night has been commented on to be by several passing by. It seems to help some drivers pull out of their late night sleepiness. Beside I love looking out the windows at night and seeing the color.

Thanks Lolly, I will check it out

Don't know if I am the only one interested in this but here goes. I love the outdoor solar lighting. Am striving to learn more about it but can't seem to find information on how it works. I have lots of figurine, etc using solar lights but there should be a way to make a panel and hook them all together. There also should be a way to make the lights yourself, even if it is just a light under a glass jar and possibly using a mirror or foil to amphlify the light. Anyone who has done it that would care to share the know how I would be so greatful, (or is it grateful).
Rusty91171

Hi my name is Mary, or friends call me Rusty. I am new to this and am in the process of reading the book "Rocket Mass Heaters". What is the chance of getting a workshop brought to Stevens County, Washington, as I have several people interested.