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.
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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Pollinators with an important difference - Solitary Bees live alone, not in a hive, and pollinate many many plants...
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The Windows in Pearls Place are mostly recycled; it's a tough choice between economy, the wishes of the building inspector and efficiency...
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Get those logs out of the way with the aid of the skidder and a lot of manpower...
Green Lacewing - fragile seeming predator - watch for them to emerge out of your firewood...
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In times gone by, Christmas on the homestead was ruled by the make it yourself philosophy...
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Ingredients and ammendments for The Best Seed Starting Soil for your homestead garden...
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How to Start Seeds - get your garden going - tips for the best success with your garden...
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How to choose from so many options of Grow Lights for Seedlings and Cuttings - the possibilities are endless...
Splitting Firewood for the winter is something that is easy to procrastinate about; the best seasoning of firewood will take place in warmer weather...
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Engineered Roof Trusses are especially sized and designed for snow load, wind and other live loads...
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Handbooks and Guides for your Homestead; Homesteading Books...
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Peasant Chic - or, clothing for country or gardening wear using vernacular design techniqes...
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The Biffy is a rustic outhouse, in the woods; and thank goodness, we've had good use out of it...
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Delicious Gluten Free Dessert - Blackberries and Apples with a crumbly crust...
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Make your van life so much easier with these RV Tips and hit the road without worry...
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Raised Bed Gardening gets those plants up close and personal; find out the benefits of warmer, faster drying soil...
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A Passive Solar Home is designed around the angle of the sun to utilize the power of solar to heat and cool your dwelling...
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Need a nail file in a hurry? Make Your Own Emery Boards...
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Building the Walls for Pearls Place is a circus act - everything takes place in the main ring...
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Footings are the next step after excavating the holes; Big Foots and Sonotubes are the easiest and simplest of all footings...
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