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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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Apr 25, 2024
Pearls Place - a project close to our hearts
Pearls Place; not just sustainable, but very meaningful too. See more about the background of this project, and why it's called Pearls Place...
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Apr 24, 2024
Homesteading Books; handbooks and guides for your homestead
Handbooks and Guides for your Homestead; Homesteading Books...
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Apr 23, 2024
Gluten Free Tuna Casserole - simple ingredients for a delicious dish
Gluten Free Tuna Casserole - or, how to make a favorite dish without issues...
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Apr 22, 2024
Organic Garden Soil For Vegetables - how to stay the course
Don't give up - you can create the best Organic Garden Soil For Vegetables even without the use of steer manure...
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Apr 22, 2024
Earth Day - it's a celebration
Earth Day - what's your way of celebrating the special day...
Apr 21, 2024
Gardening With Willows - more than just twigs
The preparation, the planting, it's all so interesting, and then we wait.
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Apr 21, 2024
Urban Farming - The Fine Art of Vegetable Gardening in small spaces
If all you have is a small plot of land in the city, you can still farm, and grow your own food...
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Apr 20, 2024
Puppy Layette - everything you need for your new puppy
New puppies are like having a real human baby, and you need some items to keep them happy and safe...
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Apr 19, 2024
Gardening With Sempervivum - what happens next
With plants that need good drainage, this imperative must be met or they will not make it...
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Apr 19, 2024
Mudroom Ideas - it's more than just a dream now
The dream is coming true - Mudroom Ideas...
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Apr 18, 2024
Male vs Female Goldendoodle - which to choose?
Some good, some bad, whichever you choose; which can you live with?
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Apr 17, 2024
Life With a Service Dog - advantages and disadvantages
They're welcome in most places, but sometimes people don't appreciate your Life With a Service Dog and why you need one...
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Apr 16, 2024
Spiral Garden - mystical, intuitive garden designs
A Spiral Garden adds a mystical and intuitive design to your organic garden; for herbs, a bee garden, vegetables or flowers; try using this unique design in your garden...
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Apr 15, 2024
Anger and Aging - getting old and cranky
Some tips and ideas for the grumpy old person in your life - Anger and Aging
Apr 14, 2024
Homestead Wood - lumber, firewood, all things wood
make money from lumber and firewood on your homestead or property...
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Apr 12, 2024
5000 Kilometer Sempervivum - how did they survive the trip?
Moving thousands of plants across the continent is a trek like no other - The 5000 Kilometer Sempervivum
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Apr 12, 2024
The Circle of Thyme Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi
The Circle of Thyme Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi is a twig gazebo built on a whim for the clematis to clamber up - it was more successful than we ever imagined...
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Apr 11, 2024
Fire As A Tool - using fire on the homestead...
Fire As A Tool - using fire on the homestead for cooking as well as other things...
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Apr 10, 2024
Garden Pest Protection; keep your vegetables safe from critters
There are lots of hungry garden visitors, but you can keep them away with these Garden Pest Protection tips...
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Apr 09, 2024
How to Build a Mudroom - Tips and Techniques
If you live on a farm, or just in mud, you need somewhere to leave muddy boots and wet coats...
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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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