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Raising Heritage Breed Turkeys

by Marye Audet

Raising pastured, organic heritage breed turkeys for food and profit on the homestead. Sustainable farming methods, pastured poutlry and ethical treatment lead to higher quality and healthier meat. published 11 months ago

15 comments    home make money profit

a simple tractor, photo courtesy of The City Chicken94

Chicken Tractors; Free Range Chickens Safely!

by Marye Audet

When we moved to our dream farmhouse I had no idea what a chicken tractor was. I just knew I looked forward to getting heritage breed chickens so that I could gather the organic eggs every day. I dreamed... published 10 months ago

10 comments    home how to chicken

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Bantam Chickens

by Marye Audet

Bantam chickens have been domesticated for centuries. In fact, they are one of the oldest known domestic animals. Marco Polo wrote about banties in his journal. While all bantams are chickens, not all chickens are banties. published 4 weeks ago

5 comments    home eggs poultry

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How to Install Landscaping Pavers

by Marye Audet

Putting in a brick, or paver walkway is something almost anyone can do with a little time and effort. For best results keep your plan simple. published 3 months ago

7 comments    advice home how to

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Build Your Own Greenhouse - a step-by-step guide

by Marye Audet

There are endless ways to build cheap, easy, workable greenhouses. What you choose should depend on what your needs actually are. What type of gardening you do, the plants you intend to grow meed to be considered. Information on the types, including passive solar, pvc and traditionally framed greenhouses. published 6 months ago

8 comments    home how to tips

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Painting Kitchen Cabinets

by Marye Audet

Painting your kitchen cabinets is a great way to update them. It is inexpensive, quick, and not that difficult. There are a number of techniques that you can use to add a unique look to your cabinets and give your kitchen a custom feel. published 3 weeks ago

2 comments    home kitchen cabinets

Old Betsy, our 17 year old, 90 gallon, gas hot water heater just bit the dust90

Time To Replace the Hot Water Heater?

by Marye Audet

There are several ways to tell when it is time to replace the old hot water heater.It is best if you can take your time and look at many different kinds before you actually have to replace it. It is no fun... published 10 months ago

0 comments    home eco-friendly home repair

A 100 year old heart pine floor, restored90

How to Refinish Floors - Step-by-step Illustrated Guide

by Marye Audet

If your wood floor is looking worn and in need of repair and refinishing, you can do it yourself much less expensively than hiring it done. As long as you understand the process and the tools used you can successfully refinsh your wood floor and increase the value of your home. published 6 months ago

2 comments    advice home how to

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Farmhouse Sinks

by Marye Audet

Many people love the look of a farmhouse kitchen and want a sink that matches grandma's. These heavy sinks are sometimes called apron sinks and the specialty stores that carry them charge a pretty steep price. published 4 weeks ago

1 comment    home apron farmhouse sink

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How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace - A Step-by-Step Guide

by Marye Audet

Building an outdoor fireplace is something that most anyone can do with the right tools, some instructions, and the help of some friends. Whether you use a kit or make it from the ground up, ultimately it will add value to your home. published 3 months ago

9 comments    family advice home

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