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Using old bagged concrete
I found 20 + bags of old(12 years+ old)concrete. What can I use them for? I always use new projects but have been cleaning through my parents old garage. I found these stacked against the back wall where they have been for many years. My parents never threw anything away. This is part of surviving the war and concentration…
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Maybe a new to me greenhouse
There is a 10'x20'x 9.5' to 10' tall greenhouse/hoop house for sale for $250 about 30 minutes from me. It's basically the pipe frame, windows and door as the greenhouse film is shot as are the two ends that are wooden. However, the framework is there, intact, not bent or rusted, there are several screws missing from the…
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Have Any Of You Built a Smokehouse or Smoked Meat to Preserve it?
I feel like the answer is obviously no, but if anyone has done it, they’ll be here on TGN! My husband bought me a book, “The Lost Ways”, and it gives directions on how to build a simple smoke house. I love the idea of it, but how does it actually preserve meat? Does it just preserve the meat while it’s in there? What…
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Rentals and Implementing?
Howdy, It's one thing to own your home and property and be able to do just about anything on it. If there's anyone who is in a rental, I'm curious how much gardening, meat raising, and/or off-gridding you're able to do. Do you just do it, or do you have a good relationship with the owners who happen to support basic needs…
