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Should You Use Black Soldier Fly Larvae or Red Wiggler Worms for Vermicomposting?
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and red wiggler worms are popular to use as compost scraps. But which is better? As with most things, it is not a simple answer, and each option has its pros and cons.
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Growing Hops in Florida for Homebrewed Beer
Yes! it is possible to grow hops in Florida (zone 9b) for brewing beer. Here is how I managed it, as well as some lessons learned.
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Don't Sell Your Old Cell Phone, and Make a (Mostly) Passive Income Every Day
Selling or recycling your old cell phone gets you little or no money. Instead, make easy, nearly passive income every day with apps for your Android or Apple smartphone.
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How to Make a Coal Blacksmith Forge From an Old Propane Grill
A tutorial on building a charcoal blacksmith forge from an old propane grill. We will make a simple pipe tuyere forge from a discarded grill, a metal fence post, and a few inexpensive materials.
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How to Start Extreme Couponing for Beginners
Extreme couponing is a great way to be more frugal with your money, and helps connect with your husband or wife if you recruit them. It is also relaxing.
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Basic Blacksmithing: Coal, Charcoal, or Propane for Forge Fuel
An explanation of the fuels you can use for your forge, focusing on the pros and cons of, and which is right for you. Charcoal, coal, or propane, plus an often overlooked alternative, induction.
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Are Free-Range Chicken Eggs Better Than Store-Bought Chicken Eggs?
Are "fresh from the nest" chicken eggs better than store-bought eggs? Cage-free, organic, farm-fresh, free-range—all buzzwords to get you to purchase expensive eggs. Are they really any better?
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Combating, Controlling, and Repelling the Asian Tiger Mosquito
Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are spreading, and are more aggressive than normal mosquitoes. Their bites leave itchy red skin, and spread disease. Controlling and repelling them in your own backyard is key.
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I work as a registered nurse (RN) in a busy emergency room. I am happily married with 3 kids, all boys. I write in my spare time about topics that catch my interest
I have started blacksmithing, growing hops for homebrewing beer, and both hot composting and vermicompostins (with malaysian blue worms).