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The Frill Free Zone is where we get to the nitty gritty of living simply; eliminate all the unnecessary, useless, frivolous or giddy; it's where you get serious about creating your unique life that suits you to perfection.
- Feel the pride of salvaging a piece of architectural molding and using it in an innovative way;
- get off the recycling train and learn ways of using your packaging, instead of filling the landfill.
- Find natural materials close at hand that make a vernacular building style work perfectly in your climate.
The world is at the cusp of stopping waste in its tracks - what did our grand parents say? Waste not, want not...
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May 18, 2024
Write for This Site - guest posts accepted on homesteading topics
Write for This Site - guest posts accepted on homesteading topics...
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May 17, 2024
Hens and Chicks Propagation - making more of the best plants
Take an easy approach to your garden - Hens and Chicks Propagation
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May 17, 2024
Building Green Homes; alternative building techniques and materials
Building Green Homes is nothing new; our ancestors did it as a matter of course, using whatever materials were abundant and cheap, close to hand...
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May 16, 2024
Underground Homes; utilizing the earths warmth for a cozy dwelling
Underground Homes are not a dank dark place as you might expect; they can be bright, airy and cozy; millions of animals can't be wrong...
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May 15, 2024
Bantam Roosters - small birds, big attitude
Small breed poultry with a big attitude - Bantam Roosters
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May 14, 2024
Yurt Shirt - you've seen felt tents? Here's a shirt for the cold
Yurt Shirt - warm felted wool, for cold days outdoors...
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May 13, 2024
Compost Activators - get a slow compost hot again
How to get a slow compost running hot again - Compost Activators...
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May 13, 2024
Making a Dirty Bed - it's not as bad as it sounds!
Weed control and adding to the organic matter of a garden - Making a Dirty Bed
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May 12, 2024
Biochar - carbon sequestering technique for organic gardening
Carbon sequestering technique for organic gardening - make your own Biochar...
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May 12, 2024
Splitting Maul Versus Axe - what are the benefits and uses?
You might have a favorite tool after years or preparing wood for the winter; Splitting Maul vs. Axe
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May 11, 2024
Using Super Thrive - taking cuttings and giving them a boost
You can give your cuttings the best chance ever at success, but using Super Thrive will do just that...
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May 11, 2024
How To Take The Casings Off Sausage - removing the skins
How To Take The Casings Off Sausages - hands down, the easiest method...
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May 10, 2024
Super Thrive - does it work as advertised?
Using any product such as Super Thrive can give a gardener the edge - or can it?
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May 09, 2024
Building the Root Cellar; detailed building notes
Building the Root Cellar was a fun project; I highly recommend using these kinds of smaller projects to practice alternative building methods...
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May 09, 2024
Shed Pier Foundation - quick and simple foundation strategy for sheds
Shed Pier Foundation - quick and simple foundation strategy for sheds...
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May 08, 2024
Nitrogen Fixing Plants; leguminous nutrient gleaners
Some of the best Nitrogen Fixing Plants are in your garden right now, working in secret ways to add nutrients to your soil; the benefits of leguminous plants are that they produce their own nitrogen
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May 07, 2024
Project Portfolio - building on a budget, with restraint
Mike's Project Portfolio is extensive; a master at taking old materials and reusing them in innovative ways he has many years as a builder, carpenter and renovator behind him...
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May 06, 2024
Spring Garden Planning - the devil's in the details
Finally; it's time for some Spring Garden Planning. Time's a-wasting, so let's get started...
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May 05, 2024
Plant Propagation Station - everything you need for success
Plant Propagation Station - everything you need to grow plants successfully, from seed to cuttings to repotting...
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May 04, 2024
Fruit Tree Pruning - techniques for better fruit production
Techniques for better fruit production (and health); Fruit Tree Pruning...
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The Composting Tips, Tutorials and Troubleshooting E-Book
Having problems with your compost? Use this guide to get your compost back on track!
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