Decorating the Christmas tree is often a cherished family tradition, but mass-produced balls and baubles made from non-renewable materials like…
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Whether you're worried about the chemicals that seep into your land through your septic tank, you're into saving money, or…
Want to save money on lighting? You can with one simple change. Switching your old light bulbs for new ones…
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Natural and organic products have gone global, and for even the smallest producers there is an opportunity. The international market…
A garden journal, or garden record book, is a place to log the seeds you use, where and when you…
Many bakers have treasured sourdough starters that have been passed down for generations. For homesteaders who haven’t inherited a magical…