[milwaukee]

Ok I've decided to "take the plunge" and build a small grow room. I dunno if I'd call it a "room" so much as a closet actually. I'm going to make it 4x4x8. I got some lumber for free- my neighbor is remodeling and ripped out several walls leaving me the true 2x4's. I've also aquired some 4x8 sheets of OSB (ossilated strand board: like plywood) I'm going to paint the interior of the room white but everyone seems to use flat white. I don't know why I can't use a glossy paint ro reflect more light. I think I'll build a shelf so I can do the STADIUM GROW style. and increase my space. I'm going to add pictures as I go along from beginning to end so stay tuned.
I do however, have a few questions that I've generated from research.

1. Can I use semi gloss, gloss, or enamel paint to reflect more light? (seems like a good idea)

2. I plan to use white 5 gallon buckets with drainage holes drilled into them. I used them all summer for tomatoes and other stuff. I've sanitized the buckets, can I put two plants per bucket?

3. I really want to do this as cheap as possible and as stealth as possible. I'm putting the room in a basement. I'm in a 4 unit bldg. Most of the neighbors in this place toke up, but I still want to be as quiet as I can about it. This generates the following ideas:
A. Can I use a normal house fan to exaust the room?
B. Does my exhaust fan need to be on all the time, or can I have it on only when the lights are on?
C. Instead of buying a charcoal type filter for scent, could I just buy a length of dryer vent hose and stuff the end with broken charcoal and fabric softeners?

4. I want to do this as chemical free as possible, but is using "Miracle Grow" a good idea? If so, what NPK%'s do I want?

5. I have a pretty green thumb so I'm pretty confident I can do this, and this site is a pretty large help; kind of like a reference desk actually. I am more interested in Indica type strands as they help aleviate my back problems and seem to be shorter plants, more compact, and easier to grow. I saw it suggested that 'Northern Lights' from this site (I think) is a good variety to begin with but it's out of stock. Would anyone be able to suggest a fine Indy that packs a punch and is good for a stealth grow?

6. Like I stated earlier, I will post pictures of the build as I go. I'm going to start this evening. I spoke about this grow tomy wife, and even though she is not a smoker, she said it's ok as long as I'm totally cool and don't become a weed smoking zombie. However: She wants to know if I'd be willing to use some space in my room to propagate African Violets and some Ivy plants. Is it a bad idea to have these other plants in a grow room that houses mostly MJ?

7. I can't determine what lighting I need to do this. I know I don't want to go over around 600-650 Watts (stealth ya know) is this going to be enough light for about 10 plants? (I say 10, but that's only if all 10 are female of a 10 seed packet.