DIY

Walking into whichever store you purchase your body wash products from is no doubt overwhelming. There are about a million and one products to choose from, consisting of a range of ingredients, some of which you might not be able to…
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Is it edible? What you need to know about mushroom foraging and mushroom identification from a former plant biology professor. Honey mushrooms crowded the woodland path, their golden caps clustered along tree roots in disorderly clumps.…
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There’s a lot more to composting than simply throwing your kitchen scraps into a bin and reaping the benefits of a healthy soil additive. Here's how to compost with success at your homestead. The use of organic compost is…
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Looking for a more natural way to have warm showers? A compost-heated shower uses the natural heat to warm water for showering. Dennis Carter's wife, Anneli Sundqvist, uses the outdoor shower at the couple's hostelin Maine. | Courtesy…
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