[Homestead] Storm cellars, was Unpreparedness

Gene GeRue genegerue at ruralize.com
Thu Feb 1 17:18:07 EST 2007


>  I've not had the time to really research storm cellar options,
> so I'm not sure how I will build it (or how much of the project I will
> try to contract out). Since its construction is a complete unknown to
> me at present, so is its cost, and I've no idea when it will be in the
> budget. ***hint to list members: if you have some great ideas on storm
> cellars, I'd love to hear them!!!!***

Gloria, consider building a root cellar that doubles as a storm  
cellar. Do you have a hillside close to your house? Even a slight  
slope can be augmented with fill and excavation.




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