When we lived in Destin, Florida people just put stuff they didn't want by the side of the road in front of their house all the time and it was gone in no time at all. Lots of good finds there at times.
Dumpster diving is one of my favorite passtimes! I've found a circular saw and a nice rake on the road and a few more tools. I always stop, I'm not proud!
I unloaded all the hay in my deep litter pen yesterday and was pleasantly surprised that there were very few wet spots on the floor and they were very small. I did keep the hay really thick all winter though and it's under the barn roof so it doesn't get rained on. Mine is just plywood on top of...
Ya, I doubt you'll need the fans in Nova Scotia. It does get hot there but not that hot and not for long. I'd be focusing more on winter shelter aspects of the house. I like that you'll be able to close the shutters when it gets brutal cold. I do like the vinyl floor idea too. I should probably...