It's okay. A lot of people here know a lot about me, and I'm not trying to keep anything a secret.
A ward would work beneath your floors, yes. And it would be a lot more permanent that way, more difficult to break. You're welcome to watch, and I'll explain everything that I'm doing.
What kind of elements, if you don't mind me asking? Just about anything could show up here, so it's good to know about things ahead of time whenever possible.
I was there for over a year, probably closer to two. Then I was on an island for a few months, and then in Tumbleweed, then in space, then Tumbleweed, then Tumbleweed in the past, and then back to present. I've lost track of my overall timeline in all that, so all I can give you is an estimate.