What modern conveniences are the least we need?

[MuseRider]

80. So many things but some big ones I have learned to deal without mostly

#1 Air conditioner. I live in Kansas, not the coolest (in any way you mean that) place in the world to live. On the 9th of July when we have had many days in the upper 90's I have yet to turn on my air
conditioner. I do not have drapes nor do I have any shades and my house is mostly windows. You just have to make use of the cooler times and figure out where fans can be used the best way. Yes,
some afternoons I feel a bit sweaty but it does not last long. If I have to go somewhere where I will adjust and use it because sweaty is not for company, lol. Our heat index last week was up into the
triple digits. It got uncomfortable but not for long enough to turn it on. We have a double array of solar panels and by doing this and using them our bills are quite low and we are keeping our usage
low. I swear that by doing that little by little you will adjust and it will not feel like you are going to die without a cool blast.
#2 If you can put in Geo thermal. We are really close to our big pond, about 3 acres of water, so enough to put the pumps in. It helps most in the winter for us but it does lower our bills and usage.
#3 The hardest part is to just do these things. I tend to be one who was determined to use this place to the best of our abilities. It is MY farm but it is OUR house and it is what he wanted, large. It has
been a challenge but we have figured it out.

I do not use electric gadgets in the kitchen, not sure how much that helps. A manual can opener is fine, if I need I have a little mixer etc. Gas stove that has its own problems and I do love my Insta pot.

Learn to dress inside like you do for the outside and remember all the things that make you feel better when you are cold or hot and use them. We are not doing much more than that but it has really helped.

Basic, small solar panels will help a lot in a home. Go slowly and figure out what you are willing to do or what you know you should do and work toward it. We have been here on the farm for about 15 years and we are just now feeling the rhythm of it all. It is likely not much but I am pretty proud of how it has worked out.