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Frill Free Zone
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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Oct 07, 2024
Vermicomposting - let the worms do the work
Vermicomposting is using your noggin; let the worms do the heavy lifting in your compost and get black gold with very little effort.
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Oct 06, 2024
Raised Garden - a low maintenance and accessible option
Build a Raised Garden right outside your kitchen door for fresh greens and herbs...
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Oct 05, 2024
Lilibet, the motorhome
Lilibet the motorhome comes home to roost...and what happened next
Oct 04, 2024
The Biffy - little house in the woods, with a view
The Biffy is a rustic outhouse, in the woods; and thank goodness, we've had good use out of it...
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Oct 03, 2024
Absolute Best Oatmeal Cookies - a family favorite recipe
These are without a doubt, the Absolute Best Oatmeal Cookies I've ever made...
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Oct 02, 2024
Alternative Building Material - Metal Roof for Siding
Alternative Building Material - using Metal Roof for Siding...
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Oct 01, 2024
Country Steps; a rustic way to make simple stairs, cheap
Make a set of Country Steps that will be sturdy and economical, for a serviceable and quick stair way...
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Sep 30, 2024
Make Your Own Emery Boards - nail files, economically
Need a nail file in a hurry? Make Your Own Emery Boards...
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Sep 29, 2024
Multiple Variety Fruit Tree - grafting miracle
If you've ever seen a Multiple Variety Fruit Tree you may have wondered how on earth it was done...
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Sep 28, 2024
Moving the Trailer - clearing the way for Pearls Place
The first step in the long process of building Pearls Place is Moving the Trailer - clear the way, we're coming through!
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Sep 27, 2024
DIY Dog Flirt Pole - simple design, a great way to exercise your dog
Give your dog the exercise she needs with this DIY Dog Flirt Pole...
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Sep 26, 2024
Site Preparation of Pearls Place - getting it all ready
The Site Preparation begins before any building can take place; it's like clearing the table before you start setting it for a banquet...
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Sep 26, 2024
Building Construction Costs; finding ways to build cheaper
Building Construction Costs; build the natural home you want with less financial burden; innovative ways to stretch your dollar
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Sep 25, 2024
Potential Service Dog Candidate - third time lucky
Potential Service Dog Candidate - third time lucky for another candidate...
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Sep 24, 2024
Critters in my garden - the wildlife and other creatures
Wildlife and Critters in my garden...
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Sep 23, 2024
The Livery Wood Shed - more than just firewood storage
The Livery Wood Shed is more than just for storing firewood in; it's a multipurpose area, part workshop, part storage, all fun...
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Sep 22, 2024
Black Bean Salad - my Wahls Protocol recipes
This Black Bean Salad is a simple to make recipe, and so delicious. It's got all the things that your body needs...
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Sep 21, 2024
Shipping Container Homes; thinking outside the box
Shipping Container Homes are the ultimate in small space living; the cast off containers can be bought for a few dollars, trucked to your site, and made into a unique dwelling...
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Sep 20, 2024
Circle of Thyme Chapel Rebuild - more than just a renovation
After the original chapel fell down in the snow, we took on Circle of Thyme Chapel Rebuild and it's bigger and better
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Sep 19, 2024
Best Wood For Heating Your Home - choose your favorite firewood
Choose your favorite firewood that is available in your area - Best Wood For Heating Your Home...
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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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