Freezing your food is a great way to preserve it.\u00a0 But if your freezer breaks, there\u2019s no reason to take it to the dump.\u00a0 You can still use it to preserve your food by converting it to a mini-root-cellar.\u00a0 You will be able to store potatoes, carrots, onions, and other crops through winter and into spring without the need for electricity.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how\u2026<\/p>\n
The first step<\/strong> is to remove the mechanical components.\u00a0 This could include Freon, which involves using more care and disposing of it properly so you don\u2019t contaminate your area.<\/p>\n After you have stripped the freezer<\/strong> you are going to cut two circular holes in the sides.\u00a0 The holes will be used to install PVC pipes for ventilation, so cut them to the size of the pipes that you will be using.\u00a0 Ventilation is important to prevent spoiling so don\u2019t go too small, the larger the freezer the more ventilation you will need.\u00a0 The holes should be directly above each other, one neat the top of the freezer, the other near the bottom.<\/p>\n Next, assemble your PVC pipes<\/strong>.\u00a0 Place short pieces in the holes in the freezer, then hold a longer piece (it needs to extend at least 1 inch below the bottom hole, and about 12 inches about the top of the freezer (more in places with harsh winters).\u00a0 Mark on the longer vertical pipe where you will need to cut it to attach it to both shorter pieces that enter the holes on your freezer.<\/p>\n Once you have assembled the PVC pipes<\/strong>, they should look like upside-down \u201cF\u201ds.\u00a0 Next, carefully drill some holes near the end of the vertical pipe.\u00a0 These will be your root cellars only ventilation so you want to drill plenty of holes.\u00a0 Then cap the top and bottom of the vertical pipe.<\/p>\n Next, attach the assembled PVC \u201cF\u201ds<\/strong> to your freezer, caulk them in place to secure them, seal the gap, and insulate.\u00a0 Next, wrap some wire mesh over the ends of the pipes and attach this to the pipes with hose clamps.\u00a0 This is to keep out bugs and rodents.<\/p>\n At this point, your freezer is ready to be buried<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you live in a place with a harsh winter you will want to bury your freezer so that the top is at least 12 inches from the ground level, this is why you needed to make your vertical pipes longer than those with mild winters.\u00a0 If you live in a place with a mild winter you can make the top of your freezer nearly flush with ground and cover it with plywood and a tarp or whatever you have available, you are done.\u00a0 If you have your freezer deeper to avoid freezing, you will need to fill in the gap with something light enough to remove when you want to access your root cellar, but that will insulate well enough to prevent freezing.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t waste time and energy growing crops that end up spoiling because you don\u2019t have room to properly store them.\u00a0 Make yourself a root cellar this year so you can enjoy all the fruits of your labor.<\/p>\n If you liked this, you might also enjoy\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Freezing your food is a great way to preserve it.\u00a0 But if your freezer breaks, there\u2019s no reason to take it to the dump.\u00a0 You can still use it to preserve your food by converting it to a mini-root-cellar.\u00a0 You will be able to store potatoes, carrots, onions, and other crops through winter and into<\/p>\nLearn to Heal and Treat Illnesses Naturally\u2026<\/a><\/h2>\n
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