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Did you know that you can roast your own coffee? Here's what you need to know (including a handy roasting hack!). Raw coffee beans, left, are transformed into aromatic, dark beans ready for grinding and brewing, right, when roasted. |…
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Want to have a more sustainable holiday season? Here's some ways you can reduce holiday waste this year.  Photo by davidpwhelan via Morguefile The holiday season may be joyous, but it’s also a wasteful time of year. According to the…
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Assorted Winter Squash | Gabor Degre When winter rolls around, the selection of fresh produce can be scarce. Winter squash is often the exception. Squash comes in such a diverse range of shapes, sizes, and colors, you may find yourself…
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Decorating the Christmas tree is often a cherished family tradition, but mass-produced balls and baubles made from non-renewable materials like plastic can feel a little wasteful and impersonal during this special time of year. If you are…
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Considering going tiny with your living space? The simpler life is alluring. Here's what you should consider before moving into a tiny house. Gabor Degre The decision to go tiny is all about setting priorities, according to tiny…
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Sarah Walker Caron Fresh herbs can transform an everyday dinner into a special occasion, but herbs at the grocery store can be expensive and difficult to keep fresh. Starting an indoor herb garden is a relatively simple and compact…
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Want to save money on lighting? You can with one simple change. Switching your old light bulbs for new ones could be the easiest way for you to reduce your household energy consumption and save money, according to energy efficiency…
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‘Tis the season for aggravated allergies. You may have noticed that when the yuletide season rolls around, so do heightened allergy symptoms: sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, runny nose, even exacerbated asthma. Not to be a Grinch, but it…
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Many bakers have treasured sourdough starters that have been passed down for generations. For homesteaders who haven’t inherited a magical bread-making formula, you can make sourdough starter by following a few simple steps. ©Zagorulko…
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Your roofer might be perfectly friendly, competent and well-intentioned, but roof repair can be painfully expensive. According to Homeadvisor, the average new roof costs $7,522 — and that doesn't include fixing structural problems you…
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Most folks can’t get by without that cup of morning joe. But when you’re done brewing, don’t toss those used coffee grounds — they can be as useful as the brew itself. Some cities and municipalities have green recycling programs…
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Folks swear by elderberry benefits, which are said to include reduction of nasal congestion and swelling and the warding off of illness. But what does science say? Miriam Watkins of Belfast makes her own elderberry syrup and uses it to…
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