Different how-to projects from small crafts, to home repair, to building big things like chicken coops.
There’s nothing quite like wood-fired bread and pizza. A wood-fired oven doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, either. A cob oven is a great way to achieve baking tasty food in your backyard for minimal expense, using simple technology that isn’t dependent on fossil fuels during building or use. You need only … Read more
Does every office have one group of co-workers that always seem to be cold? Then another group that always seem to be hot? Have you seen those poncho-gone-wrong blankets with sleeves?! Snuggies?! I really don’t want to see that at work. It’s surprisingly easy to make a shrug. You can complete the project in one … Read more
There are many ways to transform your life and live a more sustainable, healthy, and intentional existence. My family is working on it everyday. One change we’ve made while we work on this goal is the transformation of our front yard into an edible landscape. Consider this quote: The lawns in the United States consume … Read more
Spring is her! We have seeds started, we’ve got our gardening gear ready, and we’ve got big plans this year. We a variation of Square Foot Gardening. Even though I’m not a fan of measuring and calculating, I like knowing that our raised garden beds are maximizing their space. Making Your Own SFG Box Plans … Read more
If your family is like mine, winter comes and I am suddenly stuck with a pile of gloves, hats, and scarves that don’t really have a home during the winter months. I’ve tried baskets and any other number of ways to collect them. The problem is, the clothes usually come into the house wet so … Read more
