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5 DIY Chicken Coop Designs That Wont Leave You Broke!
This one is for all of you DIY spirited chicken owners on a budget. Caring for multiple chickens at a time is expensive enough, without
The Struggle of Saving, Financing, & Buying Our 5th Wheel (RV) For Full-Time Living
Original article from The Road To Coexistence. In October of 2015, we decided to begin saving for our full time adventure after many talks and
Food Dogmatism Has No Place in Health – Vegans and Carnivores CAN Honor Each Other
Have you ever seen a vegan shaming meat eaters online? Or have you seen a hunter/fisherman making fun of vegans? I have and honestly, its
Kombucha Chronicles Part 9: Fine Tuning Your Brew and Cleaning Brewing Vessels
Everyone’s kombucha tastes are different. Some swear by the continuous brew method, in which you never really remove the scoby from the vessel in
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms
Keep Your Lips Sealed! Fluoride, Lead, & BPA Found in Your Garden Hose
It is not a good idea to take a sip from your garden hose especially on a blistering hot day. A new study shows drinking
Classy Solar: New Roofing Tiles Have Built in Solar Technology
Solar Roof Talk about innovation in green technology! This Kenyan solar company, Strauss Energy, has developed a roofing tile that contains solar panels built within
Lego-Style House Can Be Constructed in Weeks With Only a Screwdriver
Check out this amazing video of an IKEA-style home that can be built in a matter of weeks using only a screw driver. Contrast that
Vaccines and Pregnancy: The Criminal Conspiracy to Create Autism
Vaccines and Pregnancy: The Criminal Conspiracy to Create Autism By: Dr. Matthew Buckley, PSc.D, CTTH The CDC has been given an annual budget of over
5 Dreadful Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid (First-Timers’ Guide)
A guest post by Lucy Clark of Garden Ambition. Homesteading is a fantastic way to live sustainably and have more financial freedom in the long
Alternative Scented Aromas for your Homestead
I came across this article that Scented Candles may be poisonous. Although the title and Picture attached were very misleading, it had some interesting information.
Urban Farming on the Rise in Detroits First Sustainable Agrihood
Urban Farming is on the Rise in Detroit 5 years ago I moved to Detroit with my then life partner. We were attracted by an