Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

but I am with you on the little dream being realized. I am not off grid, I am not self-sufficient, but I am doing what I can. Life can get in the way, can't it? I don't think I have it in me to prepare a garden plot with a shovel, so more power to you. That's great.

As to storing things in the basement, I have a lot stored in mine, and I have the same problem with water getting in at time. I use things like those plastic flats from the garden center, turned upside down, to put boxes on. It keeps them above the trickles of water I get. Anything plastic that will support the boxes will work. Better yet, why are you still holding onto things stored by your ex? Not my business, and I don't want an answer, but I wouldn't. (And I have been there, so I know I wouldn't---three months was all I gave.)

And congratulations on your sobriety. It isn't easy.