Small and Slow Solutions: How a Simple Tarp Turned My Coldest Spot into a Passive Heater
Aimee Cosentino
Turning Winter Shade into Warmth: Passive Heating with Small & Slow Solutions When the mountain behind my home blocks the winter sun, my little house stays icy all day. Instead of cranking the heater, I used a clear tarp and a bit of permaculture thinking to trap warmth, grow herbs, and cut my power use. Here’s how a simple, low-cost setup is keeping me warm now — and will help cool the house in summer.