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Eric is a dedicated technophile and strives to make things in Sleipnir as innovative, simple to use, and convenient as possible. He has worked a variety of jobs, from construction and manufacturing to working as a civilian in a law enforcement agency. He is an avid tabletop gamer and builds websites in his spare time.

Three Things To Do In Every City You Visit

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 eric
Three Things To Do In Every City You Visit
Photo by Lucas Davies on Unsplash As you travel around the world, or even your home country, the faces, customs, and even the dialect will change. It is joyful and can open your eyes to so much. Trying new foods...
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Prepping for your roadtrip this year

January 13, 2022December 22, 2023 eric
Prepping for your roadtrip this year
Image When you are looking to improve your road trip and enjoy the thrill and excitement of the open road, you have to make sure you focus on the right ways of being able to achieve this. It is important...
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Activities to Undertake While on a US RV Travel

December 4, 2021September 26, 2023 eric
Activities to Undertake While on a US RV Travel
Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels Since the pandemic hit the world, RVs have become millions of mobile saviors in America who wanted to hit the road on long adventures. Whether you are just a weekend warrior willing to rent...
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We’ve been busy

December 3, 2021 eric
We’ve been busy
Updates have slowed to a crawl lately. We no longer have an RV, but we’ve upgraded and have a baby. He was born 7 weeks early, spent five weeks in the NICU, and is having surgery soon. Then surgery again...
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Devising a Power Plan

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 eric
Devising a Power Plan
We currently live in an apartment in Florida. We pay all utilities which is really just electric, water, and communication. Our temperature is controlled by electricity. Our water is heated through electricity. We have nothing on propane or natural gas....
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7 Uses for a Raspberry Pi while living off grid

October 7, 2021October 6, 2021 eric
7 Uses for a Raspberry Pi while living off grid
Off grid means different things to different people. At the very basic, it means off the power grid. For some, it means completely removed from all technology, but we aren’t talking about that. Because we are using technology and it...
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Bubba is going off the grid

October 5, 2021 eric
Bubba is going off the grid
Back before the adventures of Sleipnir the Tiffin Allegro started, I had two dreams. One was to live off grid in the middle of nowhere, the other to travel the country in a tech’ed out RV. The RV won out,...
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The Next RV Project

June 26, 2021October 14, 2021 eric
The Next RV Project
Otherwise known as Step Two: The RVening. Or something like that. We’ve sold our 1988 Tiffin Allegro. It’s moved on to new owners who are living in it full time and haven’t contacted me in over a month with questions....
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Beginnings of a Smart Home

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 eric
Beginnings of a Smart Home
From a static apartment with nothing in it, we’ve slowly grown to a somewhat smart home. It’s starting, beginning, but growing a little at a time. While I won’t be going into great details here about specific devices we’ve used...
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BubbaSoSmart.com

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 eric
BubbaSoSmart.com
Bubba On The Road is no more. Well, sort of. We still have our RV, at least for another week or two, but after that, we’ll be transitioning to living back in a sticks and bricks apartment for awhile. I...
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How to Remodel Your Home Into a Calm, Flexible Wellness Space

How to Remodel Your Home Into a Calm, Flexible Wellness Space

For busy parents juggling work, wellness, and a house that has to do everything, home wellness remodeling can feel like trying to squeeze a gym, a quiet corner, and a storage closet into one room. The core tension is real: a multipurpose wellness space needs to support movement and recovery, but most limited home space challenges turn a fitness and relaxation room into a cluttered compromise. The goal isn’t to cram in more stuff; it’s to shape a wellness-focused room design that works on ordinary weekdays, not just on the day it’s finished. A flexible space can make healthy routines feel simpler. What a Wellness Space Really Means A wellness space is a room designed to make healthy habits easier to start and easier to repeat. Instead of being only a gym or only a quiet nook, one flexible space supports movement, recovery, and downshifts, without forcing you to “pick one.” Growing demand reflected in the home fitness equipment market shows how normal it’s become to train at home. This matters because your environment shapes your follow-through. When the room makes setup simple and cleanup fast, you’re more likely to squeeze in a quick lift, stretch, or breath break. Over time, that consistency supports your body and steadies your mood. Think of it like a Swiss Army room: a mat and light weights for a 20-minute workout, a clear corner for mobility work, and soft lighting for five quiet minutes. It matches real life, especially when schedules change. With daily use rising, it helps to understand home warranty basics before the remodel adds wear. Protect Your Remodel: Understand Home Warranties in 5 Minutes Once you’ve defined what “wellness” looks like in your home, it helps to think about what keeps that room reliably comfortable day after day. A multipurpose wellness space often leans hard on the unglamorous basics, heating and cooling to keep workouts tolerable, electricity to power lights and any equipment, and steady performance so recovery and relaxation don’t get interrupted. When you’re using the room regularly, those systems can end up working a little harder, and normal wear and tear has more chances to show up over time. That’s why it can be worth understanding what is a home warranty and how a home warranty service agreement may help cover the repair or replacement of essential home systems, easing the sting of unexpected repair costs. Plan the Room: Layout, Storage, Lighting, and Materials That Last A calm, flexible wellness space doesn’t come from buying more gear, it comes from making smart “defaults” in the room so tidying up is quick and daily use doesn’t wear everything out. Draw the “zones” before you buy anything: Start wellness room layout planning with painter’s tape on the floor: mark a stretch zone, a quiet/seat zone, and a storage/charging zone. Leave a clear walking path (think: no hopping over mats) and keep the door swing and any closets usable. A simple layout beats fancy pieces, and it also helps you spot what changes might stress your home systems, useful when you’re deciding what coverage you’d want in a home warranty versus what you can handle yourself. Choose one anchor piece, then keep the rest movable: Pick a stable “home base” like a compact bench or comfy chair that works for breathwork, journaling, or putting on shoes. Build the room around portable items you can tuck away in under two minutes: a foldable mat, a small speaker, resistance bands, a lap desk. This multi-use room design strategy keeps the space flexible when life changes, injury weeks, busy seasons, or when guests need to sleep over. Make storage do double duty (and assign every item an address): Small-space storage works best when it’s part furniture, part organizer: an ottoman that holds props, a wall shelf that also displays a calming object, a mirror cabinet that hides toiletries. The idea that storage solutions can be multipurpose, sense of flexibility and openness matters here because the room feels bigger when storage isn’t just “bins on the floor.” Give every category one container (bands, blocks, tech) and stop when the container is full, no overflow piles. Layer your lighting like you layer your day: For lighting design for wellness, aim for three levels: bright/clear for movement and cleaning, medium for everyday, and low for winding down. Put the “calm” light sources at eye level or lower (table lamp, wall sconce) so you’re not staring at a bright ceiling fixture during meditation. The workplace guideline of soothing quiet spaces, neutral decor, adjustable lighting translates well at home: dimmable bulbs and warm tones make the room feel softer without changing the footprint. Pick durable, cleanable materials where bodies actually touch: Material choices for durability are mostly about the abuse zones: floor, walls near hooks, and any surface that holds bottles or weights. Choose wipeable paint in a scrubbable finish, a rug that can be washed or easily vacuumed, and a bench/chair fabric that won’t pill with daily sitting. If you’re adding outlets, a heater, or a dehumidifier, plan ventilation and load carefully so you don’t create “surprise repairs” that could have been avoided with better specs. Build a maintenance routine into the design (so it stays calming): Add one small “reset station” by the exit: a hamper or basket, a hook for towels, and a tiny tray for everyday items. Do a 3-minute reset after each use and a 15-minute weekly check for fraying straps, loose screws, or water leaks, tiny issues are easier to fix before they become warranty-level headaches. When the room is easy to maintain, it also feels less cluttered, less costly, and way more sustainable to keep using. Wellness Room Remodeling Questions, Answered Q: What if I only have a small spare corner, not a whole room? A: Start by choosing one activity you want to happen there daily, like stretching or quiet sitting. Mark a footprint that fits your body plus a clear step-in, step-out path, then build storage upward with a shelf and a hook. A defined mini zone often feels calmer than a crowded full room. Q: How do I keep it from turning into a clutter magnet again? A: Give every category one container and treat the container as the limit. Keep a small “drop spot” for the items you use every time so they never migrate. If resetting takes more than three minutes, remove one item. Q: Should I remodel now or wait for “a better time”? A: If you are doing light changes like paint, lighting, and storage, starting now is usually fine. Seeing private residential construction spending rise can be a reminder that contractors and materials may stay in demand, so a simple plan and a clear budget help you move without stress. Q: Can smart home upgrades actually help a wellness space, or are they a gimmick? A: They can be genuinely useful when they reduce friction. Adding smart thermostats or timed lighting can make the room feel comfortable automatically, so you show up more often. Pick one upgrade that solves an everyday annoyance. Q: How do I set it up so it stays clean without constant deep cleaning? A: Choose wipeable surfaces where hands and feet touch most, and keep a single spray and microfiber cloth within reach. Use a washable rug or a bare floor plus a mat so sweat and dust do not get embedded. Small, frequent resets beat weekend marathons. Start Small and Keep Building a Wellness Space That Works It’s easy to want a calm, flexible wellness space, but feel stuck between limited time, budget, and the fear it won’t stay tidy or get used. The way through is the mindset of thoughtful home design: make choices that support your real routines and reduce friction, instead of chasing a perfect “finished” room. Do that, and the wellness space benefits show up quietly, more movement, better rest, and fewer stress spikes that add up to long-term physical health and mental well-being improvements. Design for the life you live, and wellness becomes easier to practice.

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