"I like the idea of "if I wouldn't install this under my son's bed it's not safe" for a high standard to reach for.However, there is NO battery backup technology that I would have close to my or my family's bedrooms. You're opening yourself to a LOW likelihood - HIGH cost risk.It's just better to put your backup power into a fire safe location away from sleeping locations."

"My Boxer once chased a raccoon into the wheel well of my brothers Honda. The wheel well looked a lot like this. It also did not end well for the raccoon, my dogs teeth, and my wallet."

"This needs to happen, a 21st century tourist trap in Rural Washington or Oregon."

"The world needs more projects like this. Beautiful idea!"

"This is the divide between the urban and rural worlds. I can't imagine living without a vehicle."

"Glad you’re writing on the Amish furniture industry, it’s actually quite larger than you’d think. I live in the heart of amish country. My grandpa was amish and actually one of the first woodworkers in the area(he started Schrocks of Walnutcreek if you’re interested). As I said, it’s larger than most people realize. As farming became less profitable for small farms(big farms become bigger and small farms close up) more amish farmers moved to woodworking to support their families.  Holmes county now has the largest concentration of hardwood furniture manufacturers in America. A few years ago the community formed a Furniture Guild(hardwoodfurnitureguild.com/about) to help market the area’s products. I’m familiar with Lehman’s stores, they have two locations in the area. But they’re not the biggest player in the local furniture industry. The biggest players would be Homestead Furniture(homesteadfurnitureonline.com), Abner Henry Fine Furniture(abnerhenry.com),which are both actually owned by the same amish business man, and Canal Dover Furniture(canaldover.com). There are many more smaller companies that are amish owned in the guild. I have a personal connection with the Amish furniture industry and would love to share more about it, so if you’re looking for a contributor or just a contact for future reference let me know ;). PS. I love the articles you creat Rain, a refreshing practical approach to the design industry, keep it up!"