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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 5 weeks ago

9 comments    family advice home

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Treadle Sewing Machines:Sew Simple

by Marye Audet

Knowing how to use a treadle sewing machine is on it's way to becoming a lost art. Many people think that the treadle, or manually powered, sewing machine is a thing of the past but that is not true. published 23 hours ago

3 comments    home make recreation

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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 weeks ago

6 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 4 months ago

8 comments    home how to tips

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Growing Strawberries

by Marye Audet

Strawberrries are a perenniel herb that can be grown in most areas of the United States,as well as Canada. Certain varieties can even be grown in Alaska. They grow best in a cool, moist climate... published 5 weeks ago

16 comments    food home gardening

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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 9 months ago

14 comments    home make money profit

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How to Farm in the City; Urban Homesteading

by Marye Audet

Sustainable living is big news these days as we see more and more items that have been recalled. The safety of our food is questionable and many people are opting for growing their own. It is easy enough if you live in the country on acreage but can you do it in the city? The answer may surprise you. published 9 months ago

6 comments    home vegetables city

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Historic & Vintage Window Styles

by Marye Audet

If you have ever wondered what that cool looking window on the neighbor's victorian house was called look no further. Historic windows defined, dated, and expained. published 5 months ago

3 comments    home history windows

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IceStone Countertops, A Green Alternative

by Marye Audet

IceStone is a relatively new alternative building material. It is 75% recycled glass, about 18% white portland cement and the rest is made up of proprietary ingredients. According to the company the... published 9 months ago

16 comments    home environment kitchen

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Coffee Roasting Guide - Step-by-step guide to roasting at home

by Marye Audet

Roasting coffee at home is easy and takes under 30 minutes. It is a quick way to the highest quality, freshest coffee possible. There are numerous ways to roast coffee at home, from oven to popcorn maker to specialized equipment. Learn how to blend different varieties and roasts and you have infinite possibilities for delicious coffee. published 4 months ago

7 comments    food home how to

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